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User Manual

High End Systems, Inc.
2217 West Braker Lane
Austin, TX 78758 U.S.A.

P/N 60600034

Version 4.1

User Manual

© High End Systems, Inc. 1997, All Rights Reserved
Information and Specifications in this document are subject to change
without notice. High End Systems, Inc. assumes no responsibility or
liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
The system software for the Status Cue® lighting console described in
this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or
copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
Trackspot User Manual
P/N 60600034 Version 4.1
October 07, 1998
Printed in the U.S.A.
C.C.

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International Sales
U.S. and the
Americas:

High End Systems, Inc.
2217 West Braker Lane
Austin, TX 78758
USA
voice: (512) 836-2242
FAX: (512) 837-5290

Europe:

High End Systems GmbH
Lohstrasse 22
D-85445 Schwaig
Germany
voice: +49 8122 9903-0
FAX: +49 8122 9903-33

Singapore:

High End Systems Singapore Pte. Ltd.
1 Tannery Road 06-05
Cencon 1
Singapore 1334
voice: +65 742 8266
FAX: +65 743 9322

World Wide Web:

or

High End Systems, Inc.
8200 Haskell Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91406
USA
voice: (818) 947-0550
FAX: (818) 908-8975

http://www.highend.com

Trademarks
Trademarks used in this text: Lightwave Research and High End
Systems are registered trademarks; Trackspot, Status Cue, and
Intellabeam are trademarks of High End Systems, Inc.
Belden is a registered trademark of Belden, Inc. Philips is a registered
trademark of Philips Lighting Company. Other trademarks and trade
names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities
claiming the marks and names or their products. High End Systems
disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names
owned by others.

Patents
Trackspot may use one or more of the following patents: US 4,962,687;
US 5,078,039; UK 2,043,769; US 5,331,822; US 5,402,326; US D372550;
UK 2292896; US D365165; US 5,430,629; US D360,404; US 5,455,748;
0475082; US 5,506,762; M9604224.9; US 5,515,254; US D370080; UK
2.291,814; US 5,545.951; UK 2055842; UK 2,292,530; UK 2294909; UK
2292896; MR 8621996; and US 5,580,164.
Additional patents pending.

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Declaration of Conformity
according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45104

Manufacturer’s name:

Lightwave Research

Manufacturer’s address:

2217 West Braker Lane
Austin, Texas 78758
U.S.A.

Distributor’s name:

High End Systems, Inc.

Distributor’s address:

2217 West Braker Lane
Austin, Texas 78758
U.S.A.

Declares that the product
Product Name:

Trackspot

Product Number:

Trackspot

Product Options:

All

conforms to the following EEC directives:
73/23/EEC, as amended by 93/68/EEC
89/336/EEC, as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC
Equipment referred to in this declaration of conformity was first
manufactured in compliance with the following standards in 1995:

Safety:

EN 60598-1 : 1993
EN 60598-2-17 : 1989
A1-A3 : 1993

EMC:

EN 55022, Class A ITE
IEC 801-2, 1991 Level 2 (4/8 kV)
IEC 801-3, Draft 5 Level 2 (3 V/m)
IEC 801-4, 1988 Level 2 (1 kV/0.5 kV)

U.S.A., October 07, 1998
Lanny Derryberry, Compliance Engineer
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Important Safety Information
Instructions pertaining to continued protection against fire, electric
shock, exposure to excessive ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and injury to
persons are found in Appendix D.
Please read all instructions prior to assembly, mounting, and operating
this equipment.

Important: Informations De Sécurité
Les instructions se rapportant à la protection permanente contre les
incendies, l’électrocution, l’exposition à un rayonnement ultraviolet
(UV) excessif et aux blessures corporelles se trouvent dans l’Annexe D.
Veuillez lire toutes les instructions avant d’assembler, de monter ou
d’utiliser cet équipement.

Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
Sicherheitsanleitungen zum Schutz gegen Feuer, elektrischen Schlag,
übermäßige UV-Strahlung und Verletzung von Personen finden Sie in
Anhang D.
Vor der Montage, dem Zusammenbau und der Inbetriebnahme dieses
Geräts alle Anleitungen sorgfältig durchlesen.

Informazioni Importanti Di Sicurezza
Le istruzioni sulla protezione da incendi, folgorazione, esposizione
eccessiva a raggi ultravioletti (UV) e infortuni sono contenute
nell’appendice D.
Si prega di leggere tutte le istruzioni prima di assemblare, montare e
azionare l’apparecchiatura.

Informacion Importante De Seguridad
En el Apéndice D se encuentran instrucciones sobre protección
continua contra incendios, descarga eléctrica, exposición excesiva a
radiación ultravioleta (UV) y lesiones personales.
Lea, por favor, todas las instrucciones antes del ensamblaje, montaje y
operación de este equipo.

Warranty Information
Limited Warranty
Unless otherwise stated, your product is covered by a two-year parts
and labor limited warranty. Dichroic filters are not guaranteed against
breakage or scratches to coating. It is the owner’s responsibility to
furnish receipts or invoices for verification of purchase, date, and

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dealer or distributor. If purchase date cannot be provided, date of
manufacture will be used to determine warranty period.

Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair
It is necessary to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA)
number from your dealer or point of purchase BEFORE any units are
returned for repair. The manufacturer will make the final
determination as to whether or not the unit is covered by warranty.
Lamps are covered by the lamp manufacturer’s warranty.
Any Product unit or parts returned to High End Systems must be
packaged in a suitable manner to ensure the protection of such Product
unit or parts, and such package shall be clearly and prominently
marked to indicate that the package contains returned Product units or
parts and with a Return Material Authorization number. Accompany
all returned Product units or parts with a written explanation of the
alleged problem or malfunction.
Please Note:

Freight Damage Claims are invalid for fixtures
shipped in non-factory boxes and packing materials.

Freight
All shipping will be paid by the purchaser. Items under warranty shall
have return shipping paid by the manufacturer only in the Continental
United States. Under no circumstances will freight collect shipments
be accepted. Prepaid shipping does not include rush expediting such
as air freight. Air freight can be sent customer collect in the
Continental United States.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER.
HIGH END SYSTEMS, INC. MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT, AND HIGH END
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
HIGH END SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING LOST
PROFITS, SUSTAINED OR INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY
PRODUCT OR CAUSED BY PRODUCT DEFECTS OR THE PARTIAL
OR TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE
FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, AND
WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGE WAS FORESEEN OR
UNFORESEEN.
Warranty is void for unauthorized repairs or parts or if the product is
misused, damaged, or modified in any way. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
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FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Product Modification Warning
High End Systems products are designed and manufactured to meet
the requirements of United States and International safety regulations.
Modifications to the product could affect safety and render the product
non-compliant to relevant safety standards.

Mise En Garde Contre La Modification Du Produit
Les produits High End Systems sont conçus et fabriqués
conformément aux exigences des règlements internationaux de
sécurité. Toute modification du produit peut entraîner sa non
conformité aux normes de sécurité en vigueur.

Produktmodifikationswarnung
Design und Herstellung von High End Systemen entsprechen den
Anforderungen der U.S.A. und den internationalen
Sicherheitsvorschriften. Abänderungen dieses Produktes können
dessen Sicherheit beeinträchtigen und u. U. gegen die diesbezüglichen
Sicherheitsnormen verstoßen.

Avvertenza Sulla Modifica Del Prodotto
I prodotti di High End Systems sono stati progettati e fabbricati per
soddisfare i requisiti delle normative di sicurezza statunitensi ed
internazionali. Qualsiasi modifica al prodotto potrebbe pregiudicare la
sicurezza e rendere il prodotto non conforme agli standard di sicurezza
pertinenti.

Advertencia De Modificación Del Producto
Los productos de High End Systems están diseñados y fabricados para
cumplir los requisitos de las reglamentaciones de seguridad de los
Estados Unidos e internacionales. Las modificaciones al producto
podrían afectar la seguridad y dejar al producto fuera de conformidad
con las normas de seguridad relevantes.

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Trackspot® Features ...................................................................... Intro-1
Caution and Warning Symbols ..................................................... Intro-2
Cautions .................................................................................. Intro-2
Warnings ................................................................................. Intro-2
Getting Help ................................................................................... Intro-3
Specifications ................................................................................. Intro-4
Model Information .................................................................. Intro-4
Physical Specifications ........................................................... Intro-4
Electrical Specifications ......................................................... Intro-4
Environmental Specifications ................................................ Intro-5
Cable and Connector Specifications ..................................... Intro-5
DMX data cables ............................................................. Intro-5
DMX data connectors ..................................................... Intro-5
DMX data terminators .................................................... Intro-5
Safety Specifications .............................................................. Intro-5
Optional Accessories ..................................................................... Intro-6

Chapter 1

Setup and Assembly

Unpacking Trackspot® ........................................................................ 1-1
Saving the Shipping Materials ..................................................... 1-1
Inspecting the Contents ............................................................... 1-1
Installing the Yoke ............................................................................... 1-1
Selecting the Voltage ........................................................................... 1-3
Powering Up the Fixture ..................................................................... 1-3
Understanding LED Indicators ........................................................... 1-4
Fan LED ........................................................................................ 1-4
Enable LED ................................................................................... 1-4
Audio LED ..................................................................................... 1-4

Chapter 2

Configuring Your Trackspot®

Choosing a Control Mode ................................................................... 2-1
DMX 512 Protocol ........................................................................ 2-1
LWR Protocol ................................................................................ 2-2
Standard Analog ........................................................................... 2-2
Stand Alone Operation (Master/Slave) ....................................... 2-2
Enabling the Control Mode ................................................................. 2-3
Personality Switches .................................................................... 2-3
Address Switches .......................................................................... 2-6
Installing Remote Enable/Disable ...................................................... 2-6
SPST Switch .................................................................................. 2-7
External Voltage Source .............................................................. 2-7
Mounting the Fixture .......................................................................... 2-8
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Additional Hardware .................................................................... 2-8
Truss or Other Support System ............................................ 2-8
Safety Cable ........................................................................... 2-9
Clamp ..................................................................................... 2-9
Obtaining Cabling and Terminators ................................................. 2-10
Constructing Cabling ................................................................. 2-11
Constructing Terminators .......................................................... 2-11
Linking the Fixtures .......................................................................... 2-12
DMX 512 Protocol ...................................................................... 2-12
LWR Protocol .............................................................................. 2-14
Standard Analog ......................................................................... 2-15
Stand Alone Operation (Master/Slave) ..................................... 2-16
Focusing the Fixture .......................................................................... 2-17

Chapter 3

General Maintenance

Replacing Parts .................................................................................... 3-1
Replacing the Lamp ...................................................................... 3-1
Replacing Power Supply Fuses ................................................... 3-4
Replacing the Mirror Assembly ................................................... 3-6
Replacing or Installing Custom Gobos ....................................... 3-7
Cleaning Your Trackspot® .................................................................. 3-9
Cleaning the Outer Surfaces ........................................................ 3-9
Cleaning the Internal Components ........................................... 3-10
Removing the Color Wheel or Gobo Wheel ....................... 3-10
Reinstalling the Color Wheel or Gobo Wheel .................... 3-12
Adjusting Wheel Clearance ............................................................... 3-12

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

Fixture does not work: no LEDs, fans, lamp, or other
functionality (fixture appears dead) ................................................... 4-1
Lamp will not strike ............................................................................. 4-1
Light output is low, beam edge is very soft, images fuzzy ............... 4-1
Lamp shuts off ..................................................................................... 4-2
Error tone (two level beeping) after the fixture homes .................... 4-2
Yellow Enable LED or green Audio LED does not illuminate .......... 4-3
Fixture does not respond to data ........................................................ 4-3
Color wheel or gobo wheel is not centered in the beam or is in
the wrong position ............................................................................... 4-3
None of the motors work and the yellow Enable LED does not illuminate
4-4

Appendix A DMX Control of Trackspot®
Start Channels and Construct Parameters ........................................A-1
Low Resolution Mode ...................................................................A-1
High Resolution Mode ..................................................................A-1

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Appendix B Trackspot® MSpeed Times
DMX 512 Protocol MSpeed Times ..................................................... B-1
LWR Protocol MSpeed Times ............................................................. B-5

Appendix C Personality and Address
Switch Settings
Personality Switch Settings ................................................................ C-1
Address Switch Settings ..................................................................... C-2

Appendix D Important Safety Information
English Version ....................................................................................D-1
Appendice D
IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS SUR LA SÉCURITÉ ..................D-2
Anhang D
WICHTIGE HINWEISE FÜR IHRE SICHERHEIT ............................D-3
Apéndice D
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD ...........................D-4
Appendice D
IMPORTANTI INFORMAZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA ....................D-5
VIGTIG FIKKER HEDS INFORMATION - DANMARK .....D-6

Glossary

List of Figures
Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-4.
Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-2.

Side view of Trackspot .................................................... 1-2
Inserting the yoke screws and T-handles ...................... 1-2
Trackspot rear panel ....................................................... 1-3
LED location on the rear panel ...................................... 1-4
Address and personality DIP switches .......................... 2-3
Connecting a remote enable/disable switch to the
master fixture .................................................................. 2-7
Figure 2-3. Attaching two C-clamps to the Trackspot yoke .......... 2-10
Figure 2-4. Attaching a safety cable to the mounted fixture ......... 2-10
Figure 2-5. XLR 3-pin connectors .................................................... 2-11
Figure 2-6. Data cable terminator ................................................... 2-11
Figure 2-7. Linking fixtures to a DMX 512 protocol controller .... 2-13
Figure 2-8. Linking fixtures to a LWR protocol controller ............ 2-14
Figure 2-9. Analog In connector ...................................................... 2-15
Figure 2-10. Linking fixtures to a standard analog controller ...... 2-15
Figure 2-11. Linking master and slave fixtures together ............... 2-16
Figure 2-12. Lens tube adjustment .................................................. 2-17
Figure 3-1. Underside of Trackspot ................................................... 3-2
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Figure 3-2. Underside of Trackspot with access door removed ...... 3-2
Figure 3-3. Proper way to handle a QT 8500 lamp ........................... 3-3
Figure 3-4. Installing a new lamp ...................................................... 3-3
Figure 3-5. Fuse locations on the circuit board ................................ 3-5
Figure 3-6. Fuse housing location on the rear panel ........................ 3-5
Figure 3-7. Mirror assembly ............................................................. 3-6
Figure 3-8. Installing a new mirror ................................................... 3-6
Figure 3-9. Custom gobo .................................................................... 3-7
Figure 3-10. Gobo wheel and gobo wheel sensor location .............. 3-8
Figure 3-11. Custom gobo aperture in gobo wheel .......................... 3-8
Figure 3-12. Trackspot internal components .................................. 3-10
Figure 3-13. Components of the color and gobo wheels ............... 3-11
Figure 3-14. Pull wheel up and out to remove ................................ 3-11
Figure 3-15. Sensor below each wheel ............................................ 3-11
Figure 3-16. Homing slot on wheel ................................................. 3-11
Figure 3-17. Allen screws on the color wheel and gobo wheel
hubs ............................................................................. 3-13

List of Tables
Table Intro-1. Trackspot optional accessories ............................ Intro-6
Table 2-1. Channel assignments ........................................................ 2-1
Table 2-2. Personality switch settings - operating modes ............... 2-3
Table 2-3. Personality switch settings - control modes .................... 2-5
Table 2-4. Address switch settings .................................................... 2-6
Table 3-1. Description and function of Trackspot fuses .................. 3-4
Table 4-1. Symptoms and Solutions .................................................. 4-1
Table A-1. Starting channels in 7-channel DMX 512 protocol ........A-2
Table A-2. Construct parameters in DMX 512 low resolution
mode .................................................................................A-4
Table A-3. Construct parameters in DMX 512 high resolution
mode .................................................................................A-5
Table B-1. DMX 512 protocol MSpeed times ................................... B-1
Table B-2. LWR protocol MSpeed times ........................................... B-5
Table C-1. Personality switch settings for all control modes and
operating modes ..............................................................C-1
Table C-2. Address switch settings for LWR protocol and
master/slave mode ...........................................................C-2

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Trackspot® automated
luminaire. Trackspot is a versatile and affordable automated fixture
that outperforms any luminaire in its class. Superb engineering,
precision optics, and a variety of control options makes Trackspot the
best value in low-cost intelligent lighting.
The Trackspot color wheel features eight richly-saturated dichroic
colors (plus white) and a color corrector. The 10-position gobo wheel
includes two multi-colored dichroic patterns and a replaceable custom
gobo position. Trackspot has an ultra-fast, smooth pan and tilt
capability as well as optical sensors that eliminate color or gobo
positioning errors. Control options include standard analog,
Lightwave Research (LWR) protocol, and DMX 512 protocol.
Trackspot is also fully functional with no controller at all (stand alone
mode).

Trackspot® Features
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Color wheel featuring eight dichroic colors plus color corrector
and open (white)

•

Gobo wheel with eight unique patterns, including two multicolored dichroic patterns, and a replaceable custom gobo position

•

Various control options, including stand alone operation, standard
analog, LWR protocol, and DMX 512 protocol

•

Precision stepper motors for pan and tilt movement

•

Optical sensor on color and gobo wheels to prevent positioning
errors

•

External voltage switch with selectable voltage for 100V, 120V,
140V, 200V, 220V, or 240VAC at 50 or 60 Hz

•

Thermal overload protection

•

Multitap power transformer that provides over-voltage
compensations to help prevent surge-related problems

•

QT 8500 lamp specifically designed for use with Trackspot
combining affordability, long lamp life (300 hour average),
reliability, high output, and stable color temperature throughout
the life of the lamp

•

Electronic circuit design for 100% dimming

•

Variable speed strobing

•

32 pre-programmed effects sequences

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Built-in condenser microphone that picks up ambient bass to
trigger changes in the pre-programmed effects sequences

•

Easy, quick lamp replacement with no optimization needed

•

Remote system enable/disable using low voltage control

•

Break-resistant mirror

•

Pan and tilt invert option

•

Low power consumption: 3.1 A @120V, 1.55 A @240V

•

Complies with safety requirements in the USA, Canada, and the
European community.

Caution and Warning Symbols
The following international symbols appear in margins throughout this
manual to highlight caution and warning messages.

Cautions
Not heeding Caution messages could result in personal injury and/or
damage to equipment.
Caution:

This symbol appears adjacent to Caution
messages.

Hot Surface:

This symbol indicates a hot surface.

Warnings
Not heeding Warning messages could result in serious personal injury.
Warning:

This symbol appears adjacent to high voltage
warning messages.

Fire Hazard:

This symbol indicates that a fire hazard is
present.

Eye Protection: This symbol indicates that eye protection
is required.

1m

Intro-2

Minimum Distance:

This symbol indicates the minimum
distance to a lighted object, which in
this case is 1 meter.

Caution and Warning Symbols

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Getting Help
Contact High End Systems Customer Service in one of the ways
shown:
U.S., the Americas, Service address:
and Europe:
High End Systems, Inc.
2227 West Braker Lane
Austin, TX 78758 USA
From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (U.S. Central time)
Monday through Friday: (800) 890-8989
24 hour FAX: (512) 834-9195
24 hour voice mail: (512) 837-3063
(800) 890-8989
or
Service address:
High End Systems, Inc.
8200 Haskell Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91406 USA
From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (U.S. Pacific time)
Monday through Friday: (818) 947-0550
FAX: (818) 908-8975
Singapore:

High End Systems Singapore Pte. Ltd.
1 Tannery Road 06-05
Cencon 1
Singapore 1334
voice:
FAX:

+65 742 8266
+65 743 9322

24-hour customer http://info.highend.com/service/service.html
service World Wide
Web response:
High End Systems http://www.highend.com
World Wide Web
site:

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Specifications
Model Information
Model:

Trackspot

Manufacturer:

Lightwave Research
2217 W. Braker Lane
Austin, TX 78758
USA

Distributor:

High End Systems, Inc.
2217 W. Braker Lane
Austin, TX 78758
USA

Product Number:

Trackspot

Physical Specifications
Dimensions (including yoke):

655mm L x 297mm W x 254mm H
(25.8” L x 11.7” W x 10” H)

Weight:

10.4 kg (23.0 lbs)

Lamp type:

Philips® QT 8500, 250 W only

Electrical Specifications
Factory setting:

240 VAC

Voltage rating:

100V, 120V, 140V, 200V, 220V, 240V

Power consumption:

3.5 A @ 100V
2.9 A @ 120V
2.5 A @ 140V
1.75 A @ 200V
1.6 A @ 220V
1.5 A @ 240V

Rated power:

350W

Rated frequency:

50/60 Hz

Power factor:

120V, 60 Hz: 0.98
240V, 50 Hz: 0.96

Maximum winding temperature, Tw:
Maximum capacitor temperature, Tc:
Warning:

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Specifications

130° C (266° F)
85° C (185° F)

Class I equipment - For continued protection
against electric shock connect this equipment
to an earthed (grounded) power source only.

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Environmental Specifications
Maximum ambient temperature, Ta:

50° C (122° F)

Maximum exterior surface temperature:

67° C (153° F)

Minimum distance to lighted object:

1.0 meter (3.28 ft)

Minimum distance to flammable objects: 1.0 meter (3.28 ft)
Caution:

Use in dry locations only.

Warning:

Do not mount on a flammable surface.

Cable and Connector Specifications
DMX data cables

Belden® 9841 or equivalent (meets specifications for EIA RS-485
applications) with the following characteristics:
•
•
•
•
•

2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield
maximum capacitance between conductors - 30 pF/ft.
maximum capacitance between conductor and shield - 55 pF/ft.
maximum resistance of 20
/ 1000 ft.
nominal impedance 100-140

DMX data connectors
3-pin male and female XLR connectors

DMX data terminators
Male XLR connector with 120 ohm terminator

Safety Specifications
Safety standards:

EN 60598-1 : 1993
EN 60598-2-17 : 1989
A1-A3 : 1993

EMC standards:

EN 55022, Class A ITE
IEC 801-2, 1991 Level 2 (4/8 kV)
IEC 801-3, Draft 5 Level 2 (3 V/m)
IEC 801-4, 1988 Level 2 (1 kV/0.5 kV)

UL 153
CSA 22.2 No. 12

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Optional Accessories
Table 1-1 below lists the Trackspot optional accessories available from
your High End Systems dealer/distributor.
Table 1-1. Trackspot optional accessories

Part Description

Part Number

Status Cue Lighting Console

22020002

Intellabeam LCD Controller

01020006

Universal Controller

23020003

Trackspot Special Analog Controller

16020001

Modular Gobo wheel with tabs

99110017

Custom Gobo

Call*

QT-8500 Trackspot replacement lamp

55030036

Keal road case, Trackspot (4 fixtures)

16070002

Keal road case, Trackspot (4 fixtures and 1
controller)

16070001

10' data cable, 3-pin XLR heavy duty

55050005

25' data cable, 3-pin XLR heavy duty

55050006

50' data cable, 3-pin XLR heavy duty

55050007

100' data cable, 3-pin XLR heavy duty

55050008

Galvanized safety cable with spring snap

12040001

Deluxe C-clamp with silver powdercoat finish

55000004

100' cable (for Trackspot Special Analog Controller
only)

07050001

50' cable (for Trackspot Special Analog Controller
only)

07050002

Interconnect cable extender

90409006

Unprogrammed RAM card for Intellabeam LCD or
Universal controller

80440017

Call* - For more information about optional accessories, contact either
your High End Systems dealer/distributor, High End System Sales, or
visit the High End Systems Web site. For contact information, see
“International Sales” on page ii.

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Chapter 1
Setup and Assembly

1

Unpacking Trackspot®
Unpack your fixture and verify that it arrived complete and without
any damage.

Saving the Shipping Materials
Do not discard the shipping carton and packing materials. The carton
and packing materials are specifically designed to protect the product
during transport.
High End Systems assumes no responsibility for products that have
been damaged during transport. Therefore, you should return a
product for repair in its original shipping carton and packing materials.
Note:

Before sending anything to the factory, call your High End
Systems dealer/distributor for a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number. The factory cannot accept
any goods shipped without an RA number.

Inspecting the Contents
Carefully unpack the carton and inspect the contents for damage. If
any of the items in the following list are missing or damaged, notify
both the shipping agent and your sales agent immediately.
•

Trackspot fixture

•

set of five Philips® QT 8500, 250 W lamps

•

yoke (yoke screws and T-handles are already installed on the
fixture.)

Installing the Yoke
You will need:
• 1/4 inch allen wrench
• two 1/4 inch yoke screws*
• two clamping T-handles*
• yoke*
*These items are shipped with the Trackspot fixture.
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To install the yoke:
1.

Unplug the fixture. If the fixture has been operating, allow the
fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes.

2.

Place the fixture on a sturdy surface so you can easily access both
sides of the fixture.

3.

Remove the yoke screws and T-handles already installed in the
Trackspot fixture (see Figure 1-1).
yoke screw

T-handle

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Figure 1-1. Side view of Trackspot
4.

Place the yoke ends over the fixture and align the yoke’s screw
holes with the screw holes on the fixture (see Figure 1-2).

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Figure 1-2. Inserting the yoke screws and T-handles
5.

Replace the yoke screws through the round holes in each side of
the yoke and tighten firmly.
Caution:

6.

You must tighten the yoke screws firmly. The
fixture may fall from the yoke if it is not
secured.

Replace the T-handles through the semi-circular opening in each
side of the yoke. The T-handles should not be very tight; you will
adjust the T-handles when mounting the fixture.

On the top of the yoke are three 13 mm (1/2 inch) diameter mounting
holes used to mount the fixture. For more information, see the section
titled “Mounting the Fixture” on page 2-8.

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Selecting the Voltage
Trackspot is factory set to 240 volts. If your power source is not 240
volts, you must change the fixture’s input voltage. Trackspot will
automatically adjust to the appropriate frequency rating for any
voltage setting you select.

1

Warning: Be sure to match the fixture’s selectable
voltage to your power source prior to
operating this equipment.
You will need:
•

wide tip, flat head screwdriver

To select the voltage:
1.

Unplug the fixture.

2.

Insert a flat head screwdriver into the slot on the voltage select
switch located on the rear panel of the fixture (see Figure 1-3).

3.

Push the switch face in and turn until the line on the outer ring is
pointed at the voltage that is equal to the power source you are
using (see Figure 1-3).

1
0 240 00

0





24
0 120 0
20

switch face

0 220
10

140

12

voltage select switch

22

140 200

240 volts selected

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outer ring

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SWITCHES
ON
none
1
2
1,2
3
1,3
2,3
1,2 ,3
4
1,4
2,4
1,2 ,4

AD DRESS SWITCHES
ON
13
3,4
14
1,3 ,4
15
2,3 ,4
16
1,2 ,3 ,4
17
5
18
1,5
19
2,5
20
1,2 ,5
21
3,5
22
1,3 ,5
23
2,3 ,5
24
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FAN

ENA BLE

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PERSONA LITY

PERSO NA LITY

0-1 0V
AN ALOG

SPE CI AL ANALOG
INPU T
GND
CO LOR

4 2 5
1
3
8
6
7

GOBO

PAN

24 VDC
OUT
( UNREG.)

4 2 5
1
6

8

3
7

DI M
SH UTTER

MIC

CO NTROL MODE SWITC HES 3 -8

GND
TIL T

MSPE ED

AU DIO

SWITCHES
ON

FIX TURE MODE SWITCHES 1-2
NO RMAL RUN
NO NE
SELF TE ST
1
SET- UP
2
1,2
LAMP SAVE

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AN ALOG
AU DI O (S LAV E)
AU DI O (MA STER)
PAN INVE RT
TIL T INVE RT

NO NE
5
4
4,5
3
8
6
7
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Figure 1-3. Trackspot rear panel
If the desired voltage is not listed on the voltage select switch,
choose the next higher voltage. For example, if you have a 230 volt
power source, you must use the 240 volt setting.
4.

After setting the correct voltage, make sure that the switch face is
flush with the outer ring (see Figure 1-3).

Powering Up the Fixture
Unlike other High End Systems lighting equipment, Trackspot does not
have a power switch. Powering up the fixture is as easy as plugging it
into a power source. However, it is very important that you unplug the
fixture before performing certain procedures as shown in this manual.
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Understanding LED Indicators
This section describes the LEDs (Light Emitting Diode) on the
Trackspot rear panel: Fan, Enable, and Audio (see Figure 1-4). If you
are experiencing problems with your Trackspot fixture, these LEDs
may provide insight on where the problem is originating. See “” on
page 4-1 for possible solutions to LED-related symptoms.

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FUSE

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02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12

VO LT AG E SELECT
WARNING: CHANGE VOLTAGE SELECT ONLY WITH POWER REMOVED.

CAU TION : HO T R EMO VE POW ER BEFO RE RELAM P ING
WARNING: NOT FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTEXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE,
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. FOR SAFE OPERATION CONSULT
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DATA IN

SWITCHES
ON
none
1
2
1,2
3
1,3
2,3
1,2,3
4
1,4
2,4
1,2,4

ADDRESS

Enable LED

SWITCHES
ON
3,4
1,3,4
2,3,4
1,2,3,4
5
1,5
2,5
1,2,5
3,5
1,3,5
2,3,5
1,2,3,5

13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

Audio LED

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PLEASE CONSULTUSER MANUAL

DATA OUT
ANALOG IN

FAN

ENABLE

PE RSONALITY

ADDRES S

PERSONALITY

AUDIO

MIC

SWITCHES
ON

FIXT URE MODE SWITCHES 1-2

SPECIAL ANALOG
INPUT

0-10V
ANALOG
GND

MODEL
SERIAL
FACTORY SET VAC
WATTS
HZ
DATE
QC

GND
COLOR

TILT
MSPEED

4 2 5
1
3
8
6
7

GOBO

PAN

24 VDC
OUT
(UNREG.)

4 25
1
3
8
6 7

DIM
SHUTTER

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NORMAL RUN
SELF TEST
SET-UP
LAMP SAVE

NONE
1
2
1,2

CONTROL MODE SWITCHES 3-8
LIGHTWAVE CONTROL
NONE
DMX 1-256
5
DMX 257-512
4
ANALOG
4,5
AUDIO (SLAVE)
3
8
AUDIO (MASTER)
PAN INVERT
6
TILT INVERT
7
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
PLEASE CONSULTUSER MANUAL

Figure 1-4. LED location on the rear panel

Fan LED
The red Fan LED monitors the voltage to the cooling fan. The Fan LED
illuminates when the fixture is first powered up, and stays illuminated
for two minutes after the lamp is extinguished. Trackspot comes
equipped with thermal overload protection to automatically extinguish
the lamp if the maximum temperature inside the fixture is exceeded. If
the fixture overheats, the Fan LED will flash four times, pause, and
repeat.

Enable LED
The yellow Enable LED monitors the power applied to the motors. The
Enable LED should be illuminated whenever the fixture is ON. If the
logic board is not receiving the 24 volts required to operate the fixture,
the Enable LED will not illuminate.

Audio LED
The green Audio LED monitors the fixture’s response to sound. The
Audio LED illuminates when the fixture is ON and ambient bass is
registered, regardless of the configuration. (If the fixture is not
programmed to receive audio bass frequencies, the sound trigger is
ignored.)

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Chapter 2
Configuring Your Trackspot®
To prepare your Trackspot for operation, you must choose a control
mode, set the personality and address switches, mount the fixture, link
the fixture, and focus the fixture.

Choosing a Control Mode
There are four different control modes that will operate your Trackspot
fixture: DMX 512 protocol, LWR protocol, standard analog, and stand
alone operation (master/slave).
When configured for DMX 512 protocol, LWR protocol, or stand alone
operation, Trackspot uses seven contiguous digital channels to control
its constructs. When used with a standard analog controller, Trackspot
uses either six or seven contiguous analog channels per fixture. To
determine whether you will use six or seven analog channels, see
“Standard Analog” on page 2-15. The digital/analog channels have the
functions shown in Table 2-1 below:
Table 2-1. Channel assignments

Channel

Feature

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Pan
Tilt
Color
Gobo
Shutter
Dim
MSpeed

DMX 512 Protocol
DMX 512 (D for digital, MX for multiplex and 512 is the number of
channels per link) is a reliable and efficient control protocol.
Developed by the United States Institute of Theatre Technology
(USITT), DMX 512 is the standard method used in the lighting industry
for controlling lighting fixtures and other devices (such as hazers and
lasers).
A controller using DMX 512 protocol (such as the Status Cue® Lighting
Console) can control a large number of different types of devices made
by various equipment manufacturers, such as High End Systems, on
the same link.
You can control up to 72 Trackspots per DMX 512 link in either low or
high resolution mode. For more information on resolution modes, see
“Start Channels and Construct Parameters” on page A-1.
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2

LWR Protocol
Lightwave Research (LWR) protocol was created to enable 10-bit
resolution for mirror positioning. Other control protocols (including
DMX 512) allow for only 8-bit resolution. LWR protocol controls High
End Systems fixtures only. Other vendors besides High End Systems
have controllers that support LWR protocol. Consult the
documentation provided with your controller for information about
protocol support.
The Intellabeam® LCD Controller, Universal™ Controller, and the
Status Cue® System, all manufactured by Lightwave Research, support
LWR protocol and can be used to control Trackspot fixtures. Consult
the documentation provided with your controller to determine the
number of fixtures you can control per link.

Standard Analog
Trackspot can be controlled by any 0-10 volt analog controller.
When operating under an analog controller, each fixture must be
individually attached to the controller. The controller sends analog
output to each fixture that is connected to the controller. To determine
the number of fixtures per link that can be controlled by your analog
controller, consult the documentation provided with your controller.

Stand Alone Operation (Master/Slave)
Trackspot can be fully functional without the use of a controller. Stand
alone operation, also called master/slave mode, uses one fixture
(designated as the master) to control the other fixtures (designated as
the slaves). When operating in a master/slave mode, the master
fixture’s audio microphone registers ambient bass noise to advance
through Trackspot’s 32 preset programs.
For greater control of the preset programs while in master/slave mode,
connect the master fixture to a Trackspot® Special Analog Controller.
You can wire Trackspot fixtures operating in master/slave mode for
remote lamp enable/disable. For more information, see “Installing
Remote Enable/Disable” on page 2-6.

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Enabling the Control Mode
Once you determine which control mode to use, you must set the
fixture’s DIP switches to enable each Trackspot for that control mode
and to assign fixture order (or starting channel). The personality and
address DIP switches (all factory set OFF) are located on the rear panel
of the fixture (see Figure 2-1).

2

address switches





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02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12

VO LT AG E SELECT
WARNING: CHANGE VOLTAGE SELECT ONLY WITH POWER REMOVED.

CAU TION : HO T R EMO VE POW ER BEFO RE RELA M PIN G
WARNING: NOT FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTEXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE,
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. FOR SAFE OPERATION CONSULT
USER MANUAL.
DATA IN

SWITCHES
ON
none
1
2
1,2
3
1,3
2,3
1,2,3
4
1,4
2,4
1,2,4

ADDRESS

SWITCHES
ON
3,4
1,3,4
2,3,4
1,2,3,4
5
1,5
2,5
1,2,5
3,5
1,3,5
2,3,5
1,2,3,5

13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

personality switches

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DATA OUT
ANALOG IN

FAN

ENABLE

SPECIAL ANALOG
INPUT

0-10V
ANALOG
GND

MSPEED

GND
COLOR

TILT
4 25
1
3
6 87

GOBO

PAN

24 VDC
OUT
(UNREG.)

4 2 5
1
3
6 8 7

DIM
SHUTTER

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ADDRES S

PE RSONALITY

AUDIO

MIC

PERSONALITY
SWITCHES
ON
FIXT URE MODE SWITCHES 1-2
NONE
NORMAL RUN
1
SELF TEST
2
SET-UP
LAMP SAVE
1,2
CONTROL MODE SWITCHES 3-8
LIGHTWAVE CONTROL
NONE
DMX 1-256
5
DMX 257-512
4
ANALOG
4,5
AUDIO (SLAVE)
3
8
AUDIO (MASTER)
PAN INVERT
6
TILT INVERT
7
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
PLEASE CONSULTUSER MANUAL

Figure 2-1. Address and personality DIP switches
For sample personality and address switch settings in each control
mode, see “Linking the Fixtures” on page 2-12.

Personality Switches
The personality switch settings determine the fixture’s operating mode
and/or control mode. See Table 2-2 below for a detailed description of
personality switch settings. For a quick-reference table of personality
switch settings, see “Personality Switch Settings” on page C-1.
Table 2-2. Personality switch settings - operating modes

Operating
Modes

Personality
Switches ON

PERSONALITY

Self Test

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

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Description
Starts an internal self-diagnostic routine
which verifies that the major functions of
the fixture (pan, tilt, gobo wheel, color
wheel, and shutter) are working properly.
The fixture performs its homing procedure
once (you will hear clattering sounds as the
shutter and mirror seek their home
position) and then repeats its self-test until
you set switch 1 OFF.
Note: Although a controller is not required
for the self-test, setting personality switch 1
ON will override any controller that might
be attached to the fixture.
Enabling the Control Mode

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Table 2-2. Personality switch settings - operating modes

Set Up
(Focus)

PERSONALITY
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

PERSONALITY

Lamp Save

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

Auto Dim
Override
(LWR)

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

Pan Invert

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

PERSONALITY

PERSONALITY

PERSONALITY

Tilt Invert

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The fixture performs its homing procedure
and the lamp turns on, allowing you to
adjust the focus.
Toggle address switch 1 ON and OFF
while in setup mode to select a gobo
pattern that helps you clearly see the
effects of your focusing adjustments.
Note: Although a controller is not required
for the self-test, setting personality switch 1
ON will override any controller that might
be attached to the fixture.
For information on how to focus the fixture,
see “Focusing the Fixture” on page 2-17.
Increases the lamp life by lowering the
applied voltage to the lamp by 10 percent.
This setting will decrease light output and
should be used to compensate for high line
voltage.
Allows a fixture operating in LWR protocol
to override the Auto Dim feature.
The Auto Dim feature helps save the life of
the lamp as follows: when the shutter
closes, the lamp stays on for 1.5 - 3.0
minutes and then dims. When the shutter
is re-opened, the lamp instantly returns to
program intensity. Auto Dim occurs in all
control modes; however, this feature can
be overridden using LWR protocol when
these personality switches are ON.
Inverts the direction of the pan motor. This
setting allows opposing fixtures to respond
to mirror movement commands in the
same direction.

Inverts the direction of the tilt motor. This
setting allows opposing or upside down
fixtures to respond to mirror movement
commands in the same direction.

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

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Table 2-3. Personality switch settings - control modes

Control
Modes
Low
Resolution
DMX mode
(channels 1256)
Low
Resolution
DMX mode
(channels
257-512)
High
Resolution
DMX mode
(channels 1256)
High
Resolution
DMX mode
(channels
257-512)

Personality
Switches
ON
PERSONALITY
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

PERSONALITY
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

PERSONALITY
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

PERSONALITY
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

PERSONALITY

LWR protocol

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

Standard
Analog

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

PERSONALITY

Stand Alone
(Audio
Master)

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

Stand Alone
(Audio Slave)

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

PERSONALITY

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Description
Configures the fixture to receive DMX
channels 1-256 in low resolution mode.
For more information, see “Low
Resolution Mode” on page A-1.
Configures the fixture to receive DMX
channels 257-512 in low resolution
mode. For more information, see “Low
Resolution Mode” on page A-1.
Configures the fixture to receive DMX
channels 1-256 in high resolution
mode. For more information, see “High
Resolution Mode” on page A-1.
Configures the fixture to receive DMX
channels 257-512 in high resolution
mode. For more information, see “High
Resolution Mode” on page A-1.
The fixture must be controlled by LWR
protocol.
The fixture must be controlled by a 010 volt standard analog controller.
Configures the fixture for stand alone
operation and designates the fixture as
the master. Also supplies power to the
controller when used with the
Trackspot Special Analog Controller.
Only one fixture in a link may be
selected as the master.
Configures the fixture for stand alone
operation and designates the fixture as
a slave.

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Address Switches
The address switch settings determine either the fixture’s numerical
order in a link or its starting channel. The control mode you chose
determines how you set the address switches. See Table 2-4 for
address switch settings.
Table 2-4. Address switch settings

Control Mode

Address Switch Settings

DMX 512

Set each fixture’s address switches to its starting
channel using either high or low resolution mode
(see Table A-1 on page A-2).

LWR Protocol

Set each fixture’s address switches to represent the
fixture’s sequential numerical order in the link (see
Table C-2 on page C-2).

Standard Analog

Set all address switches OFF.

Stand Alone
(Master/Slave)

On the master Trackspot fixture, set the address
switches to represent the total number of Trackspot
fixtures in the link (including the master).
On each slave fixture, set the address switches to
represent the fixture’s numerical order in the link.
See Table C-2 on page C-2 for address switch
settings.

Installing Remote Enable/Disable
If your Trackspot fixtures are operating in stand alone mode, you can
remotely enable/disable the fixtures by installing either a remote SPST
switch or an external voltage source.
Warning:

Unplug the fixture before installing remote
enable/disable.

You will need:
•

either a SPST (single-pole, single-throw) switch or a 10 volt source
(such as a battery, a 0-10 volt analog control source, etc.)

•

suitable length of 18-24 gauge two-conductor wire (The gauge of
conductor you need will depend on the distance from your remote
switch or external voltage source to the master fixture.)

•

one male 8-pin DIN connector

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SPST Switch
Note:

Connect only the master fixture to the SPST switch.

To install an SPST switch:
1.

Unplug the fixture.

2.

Locate the female Analog In connector on the rear panel of the
master Trackspot fixture (see Figure 2-2).

2
4
1

2

ADDRESS

FUSE

01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12

VO LT AG E SELECT
WARNING: CHANGE VOLTAGE SELECT ONLY WITH POWER REMOVED.

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CAU TION : HO T R EMO VE POW ER BEFO RE R ELAM P ING
WARNING: NOT FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTEXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE,
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. FOR SAFE OPERATION CONSULT
USER MANUAL.
DATA IN

SWITCHES
ON
none
1
2
1,2
3
1,3
2,3
1,2,3
4
1,4
2,4
1,2,4

ADDRESS SWITCHES
ON
13
3,4
14
1,3,4
15
2,3,4
16
1,2,3,4
17
5
18
1,5
19
2,5
20
1,2,5
21
3,5
22
1,3,5
23
2,3,5
24
1,2,3,5

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
PLEASE CONSULTUSER MANUAL

DATA OUT
ANALOG IN

FAN

ENABLE

ADDRES S

PE RSONALITY

PERSONALITY

SPECIAL ANALOG
INPUT

0-10V
ANALOG
GND

OFF

MODEL
SERIAL
FACTORY SET VAC
WATTS
HZ
DATE
QC

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6





5

remote SPST switch

MSPEED

GND
COLOR

TILT
4 2 5
1
3
6 8 7

GOBO

PAN

24 VDC
OUT
(UNREG.)

42 5
1
3
6 87

DIM
SHUTTER

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CONSULT USERS MANUAL

AUDIO

MIC

SWITCHES
ON

FIXT URE MODE SWITCHES 1-2
NONE
NORMAL RUN
1
SELF TEST
2
SET-UP
LAMP SAVE
1,2
CONTROL MODE SWITCHES 3-8
LIGHTWAVE CONTROL
NONE
DMX 1-256
5
DMX 257-512
4
ANALOG
4,5
AUDIO (SLAVE)
3
8
AUDIO (MASTER)
PAN INVERT
6
TILT INVERT
7
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
PLEASE CONSULTUSER MANUAL

Analog In Connector

Figure 2-2. Connecting a remote enable/disable switch to
the master fixture
3.

Connect DIN pin 1 and pin 5 together (see Figure 2-2). You can
connect these pins either at the fixture or in the male 8-pin DIN
connector.

4.

Connect DIN pin 1 and pin 3 to the SPST switch (see Figure 2-2).

When correctly connected to the SPST switch, the fixtures will be
enabled when the circuit is closed and disabled when the circuit is
open.

External Voltage Source
Note:

Connect only the master fixture to the external voltage
source.

To install an external voltage source:
1.

Unplug the fixture.

2.

Locate the Analog In female connector on the rear panel of the
master Trackspot fixture (see Figure 2-2).

3.

Connect analog DIN pin 1 and pin 5 together (see Figure 2-2). You
can connect these pins either at the fixture end or in the male 8-pin
DIN connector.

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4.

Connect analog DIN pin 2 to the negative voltage and analog DIN
pin 3 to the positive voltage using the conductor.

When correctly connected to the external voltage source, the fixtures
will be enabled when you apply 10 to 40 volts DC on pin 3. The fixtures
will be disabled when you apply zero volts DC on pin 3.

Mounting the Fixture
Trackspot is designed to be mounted in any orientation. Before
mounting the fixture, follow the precautions and suggestions below:
•

Verify the input voltage you are using matches the Trackspot
fixture’s voltage selection switch. Unplug the fixture before
turning the voltage select switch. See “Specifications” on page
Intro-4 and “Selecting the Voltage” on page 1-3 for more
information.

•

When you mount or position the fixture, make sure that no
obstacles cover or block the fixture’s cooling fan intake (see Figure
3-1 on page 3-2). A blocked airpath could result in damage to the
fixture.

Heed the following warnings to guard against personal injury and
damage to the fixture.
Caution:

Equipment suitable for dry locations only.
Do not expose this equipment to rain or
moisture.

Warnings:

1) Do not mount on a flammable surface.

1m

2) Maintain a minimum distance of 1.0
meter (3.28 feet) from combustible
materials.
3) Maintain a minimum distance of 1.0
meter (3.28 feet) from lighted object.
This means the fixture must be
positioned at least 1 meter away from
the object it is illuminating.

Additional Hardware
To mount the fixture, you will need a truss or other support system, one
or more safety cables, and one or more clamps.

Truss or Other Support System
If you are mounting the fixture on a truss or another type of support,
verify the truss or support will handle the weight of all the devices you
are mounting. The Trackspot fixture weight is listed in
“Specifications” on page Intro-4.
2-8

Mounting the Fixture

Trackspot User Manual

Safety Cable
High End Systems strongly recommends that you use safety cable
when mounting any fixture. You must supply your own safety cable
and verify the cable is capable of supporting the weight of the
Trackspot fixture. You can order galvanized safety cables from your
High End Systems dealer/distributor (see “Optional Accessories” on
page Intro-6).

Clamp
You must supply your own clamp(s) and verify the clamp is capable of
supporting the weight of the Trackspot fixture. You can order deluxe
C-clamps for a two-inch truss from your High End Systems dealer/
distributor (see “Optional Accessories” on page Intro-6).
Caution:

Note:

Make sure the fixture cannot be rotated 360°.
(Using two clamps is a good way to make sure
the fixture cannot be rotated in a full circle.)
Allowing the fixture to rotate 360° could
loosen the clamp mounting bolts and cause
the fixture to fall from its clamp.

Due to the wide variety of possible lighting designs, High
End Systems cannot make specific mounting
recommendations. Consider the following procedure as a
suggested guideline only.

Suggested mounting procedure:
1.

Unplug the fixture. If the fixture has been operating, allow the
fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes.

2.

Use two people to mount each Trackspot fixture: one person to
hold the fixture while it is being secured in place, and one person
to the secure the fixture to its support and attach safety cables.

3.

Always stand on a firm, stable surface when mounting a fixture to
its support. The fixture should be at a height where you can
comfortably work on it, and should either be resting on a stable
surface, or held in a stable manner. Do not allow one person to
both support and mount the fixture.

4.

Attach suitable clamp(s) through the holes on top of the yoke. If
you are attaching one clamp, use the middle hole on the yoke. If
you are attaching two clamps (as shown in Figure 2-3), attach one
clamp to each of the two outer holes on the yoke. Use locking
washers when attaching the clamp(s) to the yoke.

Trackspot User Manual

Mounting the Fixture

2-9

2

truss or other
support structure
C-clamp
locking
washer




clamp
mounting bolt

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LIGHTWAVE RESE ARCH
2209WEST BRA KERLANE, AUST IN , TEXAS U .S.A.

A D DRE SS

FU SE

n one
1
2
1 ,2

05
06
07
08
09

CAUT ION : HOT REMOVE POWER BEFORE RELAMPIN G
WA R NI NG : NO T FOR R ES I D E NT I AL US E. T O RE DUC E T HE R I SK O F
F IRE O R E LE C T RIC S HO CK, DO NO T E XP O S E T O RAI N O R M O I S TURE ,
NO US E R SE R V I CE A B L E P ARTS INS IDE . R EF ER S E RV I C I NG T O

3
1 ,3
2 ,3
1 ,2 ,3
4

10
11
12

Q UA LI F IE D S E RV IC E P ERS ON NE L. FOR S AF E O PE R A T ION C ON S UL T
US E R M A NU A L.

DA T A I N

S WI TC HE S

A D DRE SS

S WI TC HE S

ON
01
02
03
04

VOLTA GE SELE CT
WA R NI NG : CHA NG E V OLT A GE S E LE CT ON L Y W I TH PO WE R R E M OV ED.

1 ,4
2 ,4
1 ,2 ,4

ON
13
14
15
16

3 ,4
1 ,3 ,4
2 ,3 ,4
1 ,2 ,3 ,4

17
18
19
20
21

5
1 ,5
2 ,5
1 ,2 ,5
3 ,5

22
23
24

1 ,3 ,5
2 ,3 ,5
1 ,2 ,3 ,5

F O R F UR T HE R N
I F OR MA T ION
P LE AS E CO NSU LT U S E R M A N UA L

DA T A O UT
AN ALO G I N

FA N

EN ABLE

PE RS ONALI TY

ADDRESS

AUDIO

MI C

S WI TC HE S
ON

P ER SO NA LI T Y

F IX T U RE M OD E SW I TCH E S 1 -2

0 -1 0 V
A N A LOG

S PE CI A L A NA LO G
I NP U T
G ND
CO L OR

T IL T
4 2
M S P EE D

1
6

5

8

NO NE
1
2
1 ,2

CO NTR OL M OD E S WI T CH ES 3-8

G ND

MODEL
SERIAL
FACTORY SET VAC
WATTS
HZ
DATE
QC

NO RM A L RU N
S EL F T ES T
S ET - UP
L AM P S AV E

3
7

2 4 V DC
O UT

P AN

4
1

(UN RE G . )

G OB O

6

2
8

5
3
7

DIM
S H UTT ER

L IGH T WA V E C ON T RO L

NO NE

DM X 1 -25 6
DM X 2 5 7-5 12

5
4

A N A LOG
A U DIO (S LA V E)

4 ,5
3

A U DIO (M A S T ER)
P AN I NVE R T
T IL T I NVE R T

8
6
7

F O R F UTH ER INF O RM A TI O N
CO NS ULT US ER S M ANU A L

F O R F UR T HE R N
I F OR MA T ION
P LE AS E CO NSU LT U S E R M A N UA L

Figure 2-3. Attaching two C-clamps to the Trackspot yoke
5.

Tighten the clamp(s) firmly to the yoke and to the support.

6.

Loop one or more suitable safety cables around the support and
the top of the yoke (see Figure 2-4). The safety cable(s) can be
looped one or more times around the truss or support.

safety cable





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LIGHTWAVE RESE ARCH
2209WEST BRA KERLANE, AUST IN , TEXAS U.S.A.

A D DRE SS

FU SE

01
02
03

VOLTA GE SELE CT
WA R NI NG : CHA NG E V OLT A GE S E LE CT ON L Y W IT H P O W ER R E M OV E D.

04
05
06
07
08
09

CAUT ION : HOT REMOVE POWERB EFORE RELAMPIN G
WA R NI NG : NO T FOR R ES I D E NT I AL US E. TO RE DUC E THE R I SK O F
F IRE O R E LE C T RIC S HO CK, DO NO T E XP O S E T O RAI N O R M O I ST URE ,
NO US E R SE R V I CE A B L E P ARTS I NSI DE . R E F ER S E RV I C I NG T O

1 ,2
3
1 ,3
2 ,3
1 ,2 ,3
4

10
11
12

Q UA LI F IE D S E RV IC E P ERS ON NEL . FOR S AF E O PE R A TI ON C ON SULT
US E R M A NU A L.

S WI TC HE S
ON
n one
1
2

1 ,4
2 ,4
1 ,2 ,4

A D DRE SS
13
14
15

S WI TC HE S
ON
3 ,4
1 ,3 ,4
2 ,3 ,4

16
17
18
19
20
21

1 ,2 ,3 ,4
5
1 ,5
2 ,5
1 ,2 ,5
3 ,5

22
23
24

1 ,3 ,5
2 ,3 ,5
1 ,2 ,3 ,5

F O R F UR T HE R N
I F OR MA T ION
P LE AS E CO NSU LT U S E R M A N UAL

DA T A I N

DA T A O UT
AN ALO G I N

FA N

EN ABLE

ADDRESS

PE RS ONALI TY

P ER SO NA LI T Y

AUDIO

MI C

S WI TC HE S
ON

F IX T U RE M OD E SW I TCH E S 1 -2

S PE CI A L A NA LO G
I NP U T

0 -1 0 V
A N A LOG

NO RM A L RU N

NO NE

S EL F T ES T

1

S ET - UP
L AM P S AV E

2
1 ,2

CO NTR OL M OD E S WI T CH ES 3-8
G ND

MODEL
SERIAL
FACTORY SET VAC
WATTS
HZ
DATE
QC

T IL T

M S P EE D

G ND
CO L OR

4 2 5
1
3
8
6
7

G OB O

2 4 V DC
P AN

O UT
(UN RE G . )

4
1
6

2 5
3
7
8

DIM
S H UTT ER

F O R F UTH ER INF O RM A TI O N
CO NS ULT US ER S M ANU A L

L IGH T WA V E C ON T RO L
DM X 1 -25 6

NO NE
5

DM X 2 5 7-5 12
A N A LOG

4
4 ,5

A U DIO (S LA V E)
A U DIO (M A S T ER)
P AN I NVE R T

3
8
6

T IL T I NVE R T

7

F O R F UR T HE R N
I F OR MA T ION
P LE AS E CO NSU LT U S E R M A N UAL

Figure 2-4. Attaching a safety cable to the mounted fixture

Obtaining Cabling and Terminators
There are two main types of cabling you can use: microphone cable
and data-grade cable. Although pin-compatible microphone cable is
suitable for small-scale configurations, data cable is recommended,
especially for longer cable runs. Data cable is designed to carry a
higher-quality signal with less susceptibility to electromagnetic
interference. Belden® 9841 data-grade cabling is highly recommended
for use with Trackspot fixtures.
2-10

Obtaining Cabling and Terminators

Trackspot User Manual

Constructing Cabling
If you need to construct cabling, you must use a shielded, twoconductor cable with a male 3-pin XLR connector on one end and a
female 3-pin XLR connector on the other end. Pin one is the shield
(ground), pin two is the data complement (negative), and pin three is
the data true (positive) (see Figure 2-5). For more information on
cabling and connector specifications, see “Specifications” on page
Intro-4.

2

Figure 2-5. XLR 3-pin connectors
You should test each cable with a voltage/ohm meter (VOM) to verify
correct polarity and to make sure that the negative and positive pins
are not grounded or shorted to the shield or to each other. Also, make
sure that pin 1 is shielded.
Caution:

Do not use the ground lug on the XLR
connectors. Do not connect the shield to
ground or allow contact to ground.
Grounding the shield could cause a ground
loop and/or erratic behavior.

Constructing Terminators
If you chose to use standard analog control, you do not need to attach a
terminator to the last device on each link. However, for all other
control modes, the last device on each link must have a 120 ohm, 1/4
watt (minimum) terminator attached to its Data Out connector.
You can construct terminators by following the instructions below:
1.

Obtain a male XLR connector.

2.

Disassemble the connector.

3.

Solder a 120 ohm resistor, minimum of 1/4
watt, between pins 2 and 3 (see Figure 2-6).

4.

Reassemble the XLR connector.

5.

Install the terminator in the Data Out
connector of the last fixture in the link.

Trackspot User Manual

Figure 2-6. Data
cable terminator

Obtaining Cabling and Terminators

2-11

Linking the Fixtures
The control mode you use (DMX 512 protocol, LWR protocol, standard
analog, or stand alone operation) determines how you will link the
fixtures to a controller with data cabling. If you decided to use stand
alone operation with no controller, the master fixture serves as the
controller for linking purposes. Follow the instructions listed below for
link information corresponding to the control mode you chose.

DMX 512 Protocol
If you chose DMX 512 protocol as your control mode, you must operate
your fixtures either in low resolution or high resolution. Control
options available on your DMX controller will determine whether you
can operate your fixtures in low or high resolution mode. For more
information, see “Start Channels and Construct Parameters” on page
A-1.
To link Trackspot fixtures using a controller with DMX 512 protocol,
follow the steps listed below:
1.

On all fixtures, set the address switches to the appropriate DMX
512 start channel and set the personality switches to enable either
low or high resolution mode.
For personality and address switch settings in DMX 512 protocol,
see Table A-1 on page A-2.

2.

2-12

Link the DMX 512 controller and fixtures together with 3-pin XLR
two-conductor data cables. Plug the male end of a data cable into
the Data Out connector on the rear panel of the controller. Plug
the female end of that data cable into the Data In connector of the
first fixture. Continue using this method to link the remainder of
the fixtures together (see Figure 2-7).

Linking the Fixtures

Trackspot User Manual

DMX 512
Protocol controller

Low Resolution
Channels 1-256

data out




High Resolution
Channels 1-256

ADDRESS

ADDRESS

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

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SW IT CH ES

02
03
04

13

1
2

14
15

SW IT CH ES

10
11
12

1 ,3 , 4
2 ,3 , 4
1 ,2 , 3, 4

17
18

2 ,3

08
09

3 ,4

16

3
1 ,3

07

5
1 ,5

19

1 ,2 , 3
4

20
21

1 ,4

22

2 ,4
1 ,2 , 4

U SE R M AN UA L .

ON

n on e

1 ,2

05
06
CAUTI ON :H OT R
E MOVE POWE R B E FOR E REL A
M PN
I G
WA RN IN G : N OT F OR R E SIDE NT IA L US E. T O R ED UC E TH E R IS K O F
FIR E OR ELE CT RIC S HO C K, D O N OT E XP O SE T O RA I N OR M OI ST UR E,
N O U SER SE RV IC EA BL E PA RT S IN SI D E. R EF ER S ER VIC IN G T O
Q UA L I FIED S ER VIC E PE RS ON N EL . F O R SA FE O PE RA TI O N CO N SU L T

data in

AD D RE SS

ON
01

V OL TA GE S E
LE CT
WA RN IN G : C HA NG E VO L T AG E S EL E CT O N L Y WI TH P OW E R R EM O VE D.

2 ,5
1 ,2 , 5
3 ,5
1 ,3 , 5

23
24

2 ,3 , 5
1 ,2 , 3, 5

FO R F UR TH ER I N FO RM A TI ON
PL EA SE C O NS UL T U SE R M AN U AL

D AT A IN

D AT A OU T
A NA LO G I N

FA N

EN AB LE

PE RSO NA LI TY

AD DR ES S

PE R SO NA LI TY

AU DI O

M IC

PERSONALITY

PERSONALITY

SW T
I CH ES
ON

FIXT UR E M O DE S W ITCH E S 1 -2
N OR M AL R UN
SE L F T EST

N ON E
1

SE T-U P
0 -1 0 V
AN A L OG

SP EC I AL AN A L OG

2

L A M P SA VE

1 ,2

I NP UT
C ON TR O L M O D E SWI TC HE S 3- 8

G ND

MODEL
SER IAL
FACTORY SET VA C
WA TTS
HZ
DA TE
QC

G ND

TIL T

L IG HT WAV E CO N TR OL

C OL OR

M SP EE D

4

2 5

1
6

3
8 7

PA N

2

4

2 4 V DC
O UT
( UN R EG .)

G OB O

1
6

5

8 7

SH U TTE R

D MX

1 -2 5 6

D MX

2 5 7- 5 12

N ON E
5
4

AN A L OG

3

D IM

(S L A VE)

3

(M A ST ER )

8
6

TIL T I NV ER T

7

FO R F UT HE R IN FO R M ATI O N
C ON SU LT U SE RS M A NU AL

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

ADDRESS

ADDRESS

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

4 ,5

AU D IO
AU D IO

PA N I NV ER T

FO R F UR TH ER I N FO RM A TI ON
PL EA SE C O NS UL T U SE R M AN U AL

fixture 1




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LIGH T
W AVE RESE ARCH

220 9 WE
S T BRAK ER L A
NE
,A U
S TI N, TE XA S U
. S.A.

AD D RE SS

FU S E
V OL TA GE S E
LE CT
WA RN IN G : C HA NG E VO L T AG E S EL E CT O N L Y WI TH P OW E R R EM O VE D.

CAUTI ON :H OT R
E MOVE POWE R B E FOR E REL A
M PN
I G

SW IT CH ES
ON

SW IT CH ES
ON

n on e

13

3 ,4

02
03

1
2

14
15

1 ,3 , 4
2 ,3 , 4

04

1 ,2

16

1 ,2 , 3, 4

05
06

3
1 ,3

17
18

5
1 ,5

07

2 ,3

08
09

WA RN IN G : N OT F OR R E SIDE NT IA L US E. T O R ED UC E TH E R IS K O F
FIR E OR ELE CT RIC S HO C K, D O N OT E XP O SE T O RA I N OR M OI ST UR E,

2 ,5

20
21

1 ,4

11
12

U SE R M AN UA L .

19

1 ,2 , 3
4

10

N O U SER SE RV IC EA BL E PA RT S IN SI D E. R EF ER S ER VIC IN G T O
Q UA L I FIED S ER VIC E PE RS ON N EL . F O R SA FE O PE RA TI O N CO N SU L T

AD D RE SS

01

1 ,2 , 5
3 ,5

22

2 ,4
1 ,2 , 4

1 ,3 , 5

23
24

2 ,3 , 5
1 ,2 , 3, 5

FO R F UR TH ER I N FO RM A TI ON
PL EA SE C O NS UL T U SE R M AN U AL

D AT A IN

D AT A OU T
A NA LO G I N

FA N

EN AB LE

AD DR ES S

PE RSO NA LI TY

PE R SO NA LI TY

AU DI O

M IC

PERSONALITY

SW T
I CH ES
ON

FIXT UR E M O DE S W ITCH E S 1 -2

0 -1 0 V

SP EC I AL AN A L OG

AN A L OG

N OR M AL R UN

N ON E

SE L F T EST

1

SE T-U P
L A M P SA VE

2
1 ,2

I NP UT

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

C ON TR O L M O D E SWI TC HE S 3- 8
G ND

MODEL
SER IAL
FACTORY SET VA C
WA TTS
HZ
DA TE
QC

G ND

TIL T

L IG HT WAV E CO N TR OL

C OL OR
4 2
1

M SP EE D

6

5
7

PA N

2

4

2 4 V DC
3

8

1

O UT

D MX
D MX

5

D IM
SH U TTE R

1 -2 5 6
2 5 7- 5 12

N ON E
5
4

AN A L OG

3
7

8

6

( UN R EG .)
G OB O

4 ,5

AU D IO

(S L A VE)

3

AU D IO

(M A ST ER )

8

PA N I NV ER T

6

TIL T I NV ER T

7

PERSONALITY
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

FO R F UT HE R IN FO R M ATI O N
FO R F UR TH ER I N FO RM A TI ON
PL EA SE C O NS UL T U SE R M AN U AL

C ON SU LT U SE RS M A NU AL

fixture 2





ADDRESS

ADDRESS

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

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220 9 WE
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,A U
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. S.A.

AD D RE SS

FU S E

SW IT CH ES

AD D RE SS

SW IT CH ES

ON
01

V OL TA GE S E
LE CT

n on e

02
03

WA RN IN G : C HA NG E VO L T AG E S EL E CT O N L Y WI TH P OW E R R EM O VE D.

1
2

04

1 ,2

05
06
CAUTI ON :H OT R
E MOVE POWE R B E FOR E REL A
M PN
I G

3
1 ,3

07

2 ,3

08
09

WA RN IN G : N OT F OR R E SIDE NT IA L US E. T O R ED UC E TH E R IS K O F
FIR E OR ELE CT RIC S HO C K, D O N OT E XP O SE T O RA I N OR M OI ST UR E,

1 ,2 , 3
4

10

N O U SER SE RV IC EA BL E PA RT S IN SI D E. R EF ER S ER VIC IN G T O

1 ,4

11
12

Q UA L I FIED S ER VIC E PE RS ON N EL . F O R SA FE O PE RA TI O N CO N SU L T

2 ,4
1 ,2 , 4

U SE R M AN UA L .

ON
13

3 ,4

14
15

1 ,3 , 4
2 ,3 , 4

16

1 ,2 , 3, 4

17
18

5
1 ,5

19

2 ,5

20
21

1 ,2 , 5
3 ,5

22

1 ,3 , 5

23
24

2 ,3 , 5
1 ,2 , 3, 5

FO R F UR TH ER I N FO RM A TI ON
PL EA SE C O NS UL T U SE R M AN U AL

D AT A IN

D AT A OU T
A NA LO G I N

FA N

EN AB LE

PE RSO NA LI TY

AD DR ES S

PE R SO NA LI TY

AU DI O

M IC

PERSONALITY

PERSONALITY

SW T
I CH ES
ON

FIXT UR E M O DE S W ITCH E S 1 -2

0 -1 0 V
AN A L OG

SP EC I AL AN A L OG

N OR M AL R UN
SE L F T EST

N ON E
1

SE T-U P

2

L A M P SA VE

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

1 ,2

I NP UT
C ON TR O L M O D E SWI TC HE S 3- 8

G ND

MODEL
SER IAL
FACTORY SET VA C
WA TTS
HZ
DA TE
QC

TIL T

G ND
C OL OR

4 2
M SP EE D

1
6

8

5
3
7

G OB O

PA N

2 4 V DC
O UT
( UN R EG .)

4

2

1
6

L IG HT WAV E CO N TR OL

N ON E

D MX

1 -2 5 6

5

2 5 7- 5 12

4

D MX

5
8

AN A L OG

3
7

D IM
SH U TTE R

4 ,5

AU D IO

(S L A VE)

3

AU D IO

(M A ST ER )

8

PA N I NV ER T

6

TIL T I NV ER T

7

FO R F UT HE R IN FO R M ATI O N
C ON SU LT U SE RS M A NU AL

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

FO R F UR TH ER I N FO RM A TI ON
PL EA SE C O NS UL T U SE R M AN U AL

fixture 3





ADDRESS

ADDRESS

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

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LIGH T
W AVE RESE ARCH

220 9 WE
S T BRAK ER L A
NE
,A U
S TI N, TE XA S U
. S.A.

AD D RE SS

FU S E

SW IT CH ES
ON

01
V OL TA GE S E
LE CT

n on e

02
03

WA RN IN G : C HA NG E VO L T AG E S EL E CT O N L Y WI TH P OW E R R EM O VE D.

1
2

04

1 ,2

05
06
CAUTI ON :H OT R
E MOVE POWE R B E FOR E REL A
M PN
I G

3
1 ,3

07

2 ,3

08
09

WA RN IN G : N OT F OR R E SIDE NT IA L US E. T O R ED UC E TH E R IS K O F
FIR E OR ELE CT RIC S HO C K, D O N OT E XP O SE T O RA I N OR M OI ST UR E,

1 ,2 , 3
4

10

N O U SER SE RV IC EA BL E PA RT S IN SI D E. R EF ER S ER VIC IN G T O

1 ,4

11
12

Q UA L I FIED S ER VIC E PE RS ON N EL . F O R SA FE O PE RA TI O N CO N SU L T

2 ,4
1 ,2 , 4

U SE R M AN UA L .

AD D RE SS

SW IT CH ES
ON

13

3 ,4

14
15

1 ,3 , 4
2 ,3 , 4

16

1 ,2 , 3, 4

17
18

5
1 ,5

19

2 ,5

20
21

1 ,2 , 5
3 ,5

22

1 ,3 , 5

23
24

2 ,3 , 5
1 ,2 , 3, 5

FO R F UR TH ER I N FO RM A TI ON
PL EA SE C O NS UL T U SE R M AN U AL

D AT A IN

D AT A OU T
A NA LO G I N

FA N

EN AB LE

PE RSO NA LI TY

AD DR ES S

PE R SO NA LI TY

AU DI O

M IC

PERSONALITY

PERSONALITY

SW IT CH ES
ON

FIXT UR E M O DE S W ITCH E S 1 -2
N OR M AL R UN
SE L F T EST
SE T-U P
0 -1 0 V

SP EC I AL AN A L OG

AN A L OG

L A M P SA VE

N ON E
1
2
1 ,2

I NP UT
C ON TR O L M O D E SWI TC HE S 3- 8

G ND

MODEL
SER IAL
FACTORY SET VA C
WA TTS
HZ
DA TE
QC

terminator

TIL T
4 2
M SP EE D

G ND

L IG HT WAV E CO N TR OL

C OL OR

1
6

8

5
3
7

G OB O

2 4 V DC
PA N

O UT
( UN R EG .)

4 2
1
6

5
8

3
7

D IM
SH U TTE R

FO R F UT HE R IN FO R M ATI O N
C ON SU LT U SE RS M A NU AL

D MX

1 -2 5 6

D MX

2 5 7- 5 12

N ON E
5
4

AN A L OG

4 ,5

AU D IO

(S L A VE)

3

AU D IO

(M A ST ER )

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

8

PA N I NV ER T

6

TIL T I NV ER T

7

FO R F UR TH ER I N FO RM A TI ON
PL EA SE C O NS UL T U SE R M AN U AL

fixture 4

Figure 2-7. Linking fixtures to a DMX 512 protocol controller

Trackspot User Manual

Linking the Fixtures

2-13

2

LWR Protocol
To link Trackspot fixtures using a controller with LWR protocol, follow
the steps listed below:
1.

On each fixture, set all personality switches OFF and set the
address switches to the fixture’s numerical order in the link. See
Table C-2 on page C-2 for address switch settings.

2.

Link the controller and fixtures together with 3-pin XLR twoconductor data cables. Plug the male end of a data cable into the
Data Out connector on the rear panel of the controller. Plug the
female end of that data cable into the Data In connector of the first
fixture. Continue using this method to link the remainder of the
fixtures together (see Figure 2-8).
LWR Protocol controller
WARNING

cy b erlig h t

To r edu cet he risk of fireo r
electr ic shock, do not exp ose
this device t o rain or moisture.

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WAR N IN G: CH AN GE V OL TAG E SE L E CT O NL Y W ITH P O WER R EM O VED .

1 ,3 , 4
2 ,3 , 4
1 ,2 , 3,4
5
1 ,5
2 ,5

20
21

1 ,4

11
12

3 ,4

19

1 ,2 , 3
4

10

SWI TC HE S
ON

17
18

2 ,3

08
09

1 ,2 , 5
3 ,5

22

2 ,4
1 ,2 , 4

U SER MA NU AL.

AD D RE SS

16

3
1 ,3

07

Q UA L IF IE D SE RV IC E PE RS ON N EL . F OR S AF E OP ER ATI O N CO N SU L T

14
15

1 ,2

05
06

RE DU CE T HE R IS K OF

FIRE O R E LEC TR IC S HO C K, D O N OT E XP OS E TO R AI N O R M OI ST UR E,
N O US ER S ER VI CE AB LE PA RT S IN SI DE . RE FE R SE RV IC IN G T O

13

1
2

04

CAUTI ON :H OT RE M OVE POWE R B E FO RE REL AMP N
I G
WAR N IN G: NO T FO R RE SI DE NT IA L U SE . TO

data in

PERSONALITY

1 ,3 , 5

23
24

2 ,3 , 5
1 ,2 , 3,5

FO R FU R THE R I NFO R MA TION
PL EAS E CO N SU LT US ER M A NU AL

D ATA IN

D ATA OU T
A NA LO G IN

FAN

EN ABL E

AD DR ES S

PE R SO NALI TY

PE RS O NAL IT Y

AU DIO

M IC

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

SWI TC HE S
ON

FIXT UR E M OD E SW ITC HE S 1 -2

0 -1 0 V

SP EC IA L AN ALO G

AN AL OG

I NP UT

N OR M AL RU N

N ON E

SE L F TE ST

1

SE T-UP
L A MP S AV E

2
1 ,2

C ON TR OL M O DE S WIT C H ES 3- 8
G ND

MODEL
SER IAL
FACTORY SET VA C
WATTS
HZ
DA TE
QC

G ND
L IGH TWA VE C ON TR O L

C OL O R

TIL T
4 2
1

M SP EE D

6

5

2 4 VD C
3

8

7

PA N

O UT

4 2

5

1
8
6

7

G OB O

D IM
SH U TTE R

N ON E

D MX 1 -25 6
D MX 2 57 - 5 12

5
4

AN AL OG

3

( UN RE G. )

AU D IO (S L AV E)

4 ,5
3

AU D IO (M AS TER )

8

PA N I NV ER T

6

TIL T I NV ER T

7

FO R FU TH ER IN FO RM AT IO N
FO R FU R THE R I NFO R MA TION
PL EAS E CO N SU LT US ER M A NU AL

C ON SU L T US ER S M AN UA L

fixture 1
ADDRESS




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AD D RE SS

FUS E

SWI TC HE S

01
V OL TA G E S E
LE C T

02
03
04

WAR N IN G: CH AN GE V OL TAG E SE L E CT O NL Y W ITH P O WER R EM O VED .

13
14

ON

2 ,3 , 4
1 ,2 , 3,4
5
1 ,5
2 ,5

20

1 ,2 , 5

21
22

2 ,4

12

1 ,3 , 4

18
19

4
1 ,4

11

3 ,4

17

1 ,2 , 3

09
10

SWI TC HE S

15
16

1 ,3
2 ,3

08

AD D RE SS

1

3

06
07

RE DU CE T HE R IS K OF

ON
n on e
2
1 ,2

05
CAUTI ON :H OT RE M OVE POWE R B E FO RE REL AMP N
I G
WAR N IN G: NO T FO R RE SI DE NT IA L U SE . TO

FIRE O R E LEC TR IC S HO C K, D O N OT E XP OS E TO R AI N O R M OI ST UR E,
N O US ER S ER VI CE AB LE PA RT S IN SI DE . RE FE R SE RV IC IN G T O
Q UA L IF IE D SE RV IC E PE RS ON N EL . F OR S AF E OP ER ATI O N CO N SU L T

3 ,5
1 ,3 , 5

23

1 ,2 , 4

2 ,3 , 5

24

1 ,2 , 3,5

U SER MA NU AL.
FO R FU R THE R I NFO R MA TION
PL EAS E CO N SU LT US ER M A NU AL
D ATA IN

D ATA OU T
A NA LO G IN

FAN

EN ABL E

AD DR ES S

PE R SO NALI TY

PE RS O NAL IT Y

AU DIO

M IC

SP EC IA L AN ALO G
I NP UT

N OR M AL RU N

N ON E

SE L F TE ST

1

SE T-UP

2

L A MP S AV E

1 ,2

PERSONALITY
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

SWI TC HE S
ON

FIXT UR E M OD E SW ITC HE S 1 -2

0 -1 0 V
AN AL OG

C ON TR OL M O DE S WIT C H ES 3- 8
G ND

MODEL
SER IAL
FACTORY SET VA C
WATTS
HZ
DA TE
QC

G ND

TIL T

L IGH TWA VE C ON TR O L

C OL O R
2

4
1

M SP EE D

5
PA N

7

G OB O

2

4
1

O UT

5

D MX 2 57 - 5 12

5
3

8

6

( UN RE G. )

4

AN AL OG

7

D IM
SH U TTE R

N ON E

D MX 1 -25 6
2 4 VD C

3

8
6

4 ,5

AU D IO (S L AV E)

3

AU D IO (M AS TER )
PA N I NV ER T

8
6

TIL T I NV ER T

7

FO R FU TH ER IN FO RM AT IO N
FO R FU R THE R I NFO R MA TION

C ON SU L T US ER S M AN UA L

PL EAS E CO N SU LT US ER M A NU AL

fixture 2
ADDRESS




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AD D RE SS

FUS E

SWI TC HE S
ON

01
V OL TA G E S E
LE C T

02
03

WAR N IN G: CH AN GE V OL TAG E SE L E CT O NL Y W ITH P O WER R EM O VED .

04

10
11
12

SWI TC HE S
ON

13

3 ,4

14
15

1 ,3 , 4
2 ,3 , 4

16

1 ,2 , 3,4

17
18

2 ,3

08
09

5
1 ,5

19

1 ,2 , 3
4

20
21

1 ,4

22

2 ,4
1 ,2 , 4

U SER MA NU AL.

AD D RE SS

1
2

3
1 ,3

07

RE DU CE T HE R IS K OF

N O US ER S ER VI CE AB LE PA RT S IN SI DE . RE FE R SE RV IC IN G T O
Q UA L IF IE D SE RV IC E PE RS ON N EL . F OR S AF E OP ER ATI O N CO N SU L T

n on e

1 ,2

05
06
CAUTI ON :H OT RE M OVE POWE R B E FO RE REL AMP N
I G
WAR N IN G: NO T FO R RE SI DE NT IA L U SE . TO

FIRE O R E LEC TR IC S HO C K, D O N OT E XP OS E TO R AI N O R M OI ST UR E,

2 ,5
1 ,2 , 5
3 ,5

PERSONALITY

1 ,3 , 5

23
24

2 ,3 , 5
1 ,2 , 3,5

FO R FU R THE R I NFO R MA TION
PL EAS E CO N SU LT US ER M A NU AL

D ATA IN

D ATA OU T
A NA LO G IN

FAN

EN ABL E

AD DR ES S

PE R SO NALI TY

PE RS O NAL IT Y

AU DIO

M IC

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

SWI TC HE S
ON

FIXT UR E M OD E SW ITC HE S 1 -2

0 -1 0 V

SP EC IA L AN ALO G

AN AL OG

N OR M AL RU N

N ON E

SE L F TE ST

1

SE T-UP
L A MP S AV E

2
1 ,2

I NP UT
C ON TR OL M O DE S WIT C H ES 3- 8

G ND

MODEL
SER IAL
FACTORY SET VA C
WATTS
HZ
DA TE
QC

G ND
C OL O R

TIL T
4
M SP EE D

1
6

2 5
8

4

2 4 VD C
3

7

PA N

1

O UT

6

2
8

5
3
7

( UN RE G. )
G OB O

D IM
SH U TTE R

L IGH TWA VE C ON TR O L

N ON E

D MX 1 -25 6
D MX 2 57 - 5 12

5
4

AN AL OG

4 ,5

AU D IO (S L AV E)

3

AU D IO (M AS TER )

8

PA N I NV ER T

6

TIL T I NV ER T

7

FO R FU TH ER IN FO RM AT IO N
FO R FU R THE R I NFO R MA TION
PL EAS E CO N SU LT US ER M A NU AL

C ON SU L T US ER S M AN UA L

fixture 3
ADDRESS




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AD D RE SS

FUS E

SWI TC HE S
ON

01
V OL TA G E S E
LE C T

02
03

WAR N IN G: CH AN GE V OL TAG E SE L E CT O NL Y W ITH P O WER R EM O VED .

04

WAR N IN G: NO T FO R RE SI DE NT IA L U SE . TO

13

1
2

14
15

09
10
11

1 ,3 , 4
2 ,3 , 4
1 ,2 , 3,4
5

18
19

1 ,2 , 3

20

4
1 ,4

21
22

2 ,4

12

3 ,4

17

1 ,3
2 ,3

08

SWI TC HE S
ON

16

3

06
07

RE DU CE T HE R IS K OF

FIRE O R E LEC TR IC S HO C K, D O N OT E XP OS E TO R AI N O R M OI ST UR E,

n on e

1 ,2

05
CAUTI ON :H OT RE M OVE POWE R B E FO RE REL AMP N
I G

N O US ER S ER VI CE AB LE PA RT S IN SI DE . RE FE R SE RV IC IN G T O
Q UA L IF IE D SE RV IC E PE RS ON N EL . F OR S AF E OP ER ATI O N CO N SU L T

1 ,5
2 ,5
1 ,2 , 5

PERSONALITY

3 ,5
1 ,3 , 5

23

1 ,2 , 4

U SER MA NU AL.

AD D RE SS

2 ,3 , 5

24

1 ,2 , 3,5

FO R FU R THE R I NFO R MA TION
PL EAS E CO N SU LT US ER M A NU AL

D ATA IN

D ATA OU T
A NA LO G IN

FAN

EN ABL E

AD DR ES S

PE R SO NALI TY

PE RS O NAL IT Y

SWI TC HE S
ON

FIXT UR E M OD E SW ITC HE S 1 -2
N OR M AL RU N
SE L F TE ST
SP EC IA L AN ALO G

0 -1 0 V

SE T-UP
L A MP S AV E

I NP UT

AN AL OG

N ON E

AU DIO

M IC

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

1
2
1 ,2

C ON TR OL M O DE S WIT C H ES 3- 8
G ND

MODEL
SER IAL
FACTORY SET VA C
WATTS
HZ
DA TE
QC

terminator

G ND
C OL O R

TIL T
4
M SP EE D

1

2

2 4 VD C

5
3

8
6

PA N

7

G OB O

O UT
( UN RE G. )

4
1

2

5
3

8
6

7

D IM
SH U TTE R

L IGH TWA VE C ON TR O L

N ON E

D MX 1 -25 6

5

D MX 2 57 - 5 12
AN AL OG
AU D IO (S L AV E)

4
4 ,5
3

AU D IO (M AS TER )

8

PA N I NV ER T

6

TIL T I NV ER T

7

FO R FU TH ER IN FO RM AT IO N
C ON SU L T US ER S M AN UA L

FO R FU R THE R I NFO R MA TION
PL EAS E CO N SU LT US ER M A NU AL

fixture 4

Figure 2-8. Linking fixtures to a LWR protocol controller

2-14

Linking the Fixtures

Trackspot User Manual

Standard Analog
Under standard analog control, Trackspot
uses either six or seven analog channels per
fixture. The Analog In connector on the rear
panel of each fixture has been configured for
a spare MSpeed input on pin 1 (see Figure 29). If you choose not to set MSpeed (pin 1),
the fixture will default to the fastest MSpeed.
However, if you want an MSpeed slower
than the fastest speed, you must wire a
separate line to pin 1. See Table B-2 on page
B-5 for standard analog MSpeed times.

0-10V Analog
GND
tilt

color
4

Mspeed

1

2

5

6

pan

3

8
7

gobo

dim
shutter

Figure 2-9. Analog

To link Trackspot fixtures to a standard analog controller, follow the
steps listed below:
1.

On all fixtures, set personality switches 4 and 5 ON and set all
address switches OFF.

2.

Connect the individual analog outputs from the controller to each
fixture’s Analog In connector using 8-pin DIN connector cables
(see Figure 2-10).
Note:

Using standard analog control, you do not need to
terminate the last fixture on the link.
Analog In connector

Standard Analog Controller

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AD D RE SS

SW IT CH ES

ON
01
02

V OL TA GE S EL ECT

03
WA RN IN G : C HA NG E V OL TAG E S EL E CT O N LY WI TH P O WER R E MO V ED .

04
05

09
10
11

15

3 ,4
1 ,3 , 4
2 ,3 , 4

16
17

1 ,2 , 3, 4
5

18

2 ,3
1 ,2 , 3

19
20

4

21

1 ,4
2 ,4

12

1 ,5
2 ,5
1 ,2 , 5
3 ,5

22
23

1 ,2 , 4

U SE R M AN UA L.

ON
13
14

2

1 ,3

07
08

FO R SA FE O P ER AT IO N C ON S UL T

n on e
1
1 ,2
3

06
CAUT O
I N: HOT REMOV E P
OW E
R BE FORE REL AMP I N
G
WA RN IN G : N OT F OR RE SI DE NT IA L US E. TO R ED U CE T HE R I SK O F
FIR E OR EL E CT RIC S HO C K, D O N O T EX PO SE T O R AI N O R M O S
I TU RE ,
N O U SE R SE RV IC EA BL E PA RT S IN S ID E. R E FER SE RV IC ING T O
Q UA L I FI ED S ER VIC E PE RS ON N EL.

1 ,3 , 5
2 ,3 , 5

24

1 ,2 , 3, 5

FO R F UR TH ER IN FO RM A TI ON
PL EA SE C O NS UL T U S ER M A NU AL

D AT A IN

D AT A O UT
A NA LO G I N

FA N

EN ABL E

PE RSO NA LI TY

AD DRE SS

PE R SO NA L ITY

AU DIO

M IC

SP EC I AL AN A LO G

N OR M AL R UN
SE L F T EST

N ON E
1

SE T-U P

2

L A M P SA VE

1 ,2

PERSONALITY
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

SW T
I CH ES
ON

FIXT UR E M O DE S W ITC HE S 1 - 2

0 -1 0 V
AN A L O G

I NP UT
C ON TR O L M O D E SWI TC H ES 3 -8

G ND

MODEL
SERIAL
FACTORY SET V AC
WATTS
HZ
DA TE
QC

G ND

TIL T

L IG HT WAV E CO N TR OL
D MX 1 -2 56

C OL OR
4

2 5

6

8 7

1

M SP EE D

PA N

2

4

2 4 V DC
3

1
6

O UT

D MX

5

D IM
SH U TTE R

N ON E
5

2 57 -5 1 2

4

AN A L O G

3
8 7

( UN R EG .)
G OB O

4 ,5

AU D IO (S L A VE )

3

AU D IO (M A ST ER )

8

PA N I NV ER T

6

TIL T I NV ER T

7

FO R F UT HE R INF OR M AT IO N
C ON SU L T U SE RS

FO R F UR TH ER IN FO RM A TI ON
PL EA SE C O NS UL T U S ER M A NU AL

MA NU A L

fixture 1
ADDRESS




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. .

AD D RE SS

FU S E

SW IT CH ES
ON

01
V OL TA GE S EL ECT

n on e

02

1 ,5
2 ,5
1 ,2 , 5

21
22

2 ,4

12

5

20

4
1 ,4

11

2 ,3 , 4
1 ,2 , 3, 4

18
19

1 ,2 , 3

09
10

1 ,3 , 4

17

1 ,3
2 ,3

08

3 ,4

15
16

3

06
07

FO R SA FE O P ER AT IO N C ON S UL T

14

2
1 ,2

05

WA RN IN G : N OT F OR RE SI DE NT IA L US E. TO R ED U CE T HE R I SK O F
FIR E OR EL E CT RIC S HO C K, D O N O T EX PO SE T O R AI N O R M O S
I TU RE ,
N O U SE R SE RV IC EA BL E PA RT S IN S ID E. R E FER SE RV IC ING T O
Q UA L I FI ED S ER VIC E PE RS ON N EL.

SW IT CH ES
ON

13

1

03
04

WA RN IN G : C HA NG E V OL TAG E S EL E CT O N LY WI TH P O WER R E MO V ED .

CAUT O
I N: HOT REMOV E P
OW E
R BE FORE REL AMP I N
G

AD D RE SS

3 ,5
1 ,3 , 5

23

1 ,2 , 4

2 ,3 , 5

24

1 ,2 , 3, 5

U SE R M AN UA L.
FO R F UR TH ER IN FO RM A TI ON
PL EA SE C O NS UL T U S ER M A NU AL
D AT A N
I

D AT A O UT
A NA LO G I N

FA N

EN ABL E

AD DRE SS

PE RSO NA LI TY

PE R SO NA L ITY

AU DIO

M IC

SW T
I CH ES
ON

SE L F T EST
0 -1 0 V

1

SE T-U P

SP EC I AL AN A LO G

AN A L O G

2

L A M P SA VE

I NP UT

PERSONALITY
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

FIXT UR E M O DE S W ITC HE S 1 - 2
N OR M AL R UN
N ON E

1 ,2

C ON TR O L M O D E SWI TC H ES 3 -8
G ND

MODEL
SERIAL
FACTORY SET V AC
WATTS
HZ
DA TE
QC

G ND

TIL T

C OL OR
4 2

5

1

M SP EE D

3
6

8

4 2

2 4 V DC
PA N

7

G OB O

5

1

O UT

3
8

6

( UN R EG .)

FO R F UT HE R INF OR M AT IO N
C ON SU L T U SE RS

N ON E

1 -2 56

5

2 57 -5 1 2

4

AN A L O G

7

D IM
SH U TTE R

L IG HT WAV E CO N TR OL
D MX
D MX

4 ,5

AU D IO (S L A VE )

3

AU D IO (M A ST ER )

8

PA N I NV ER T
TIL T I NV ER T

6
7

FO R F UR TH ER IN FO RM A TI ON

MA NU A L

PL EA SE C O NS UL T U S ER M A NU AL

fixture 2
ADDRESS




8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on
®

LIGH TWAVE RESEARC H

220 9 WES T BRAK ER L A
NE, A USTIN ,TE XA S U. S A
. .

AD D RE SS

FU S E

01
V OL TA GE S EL ECT

02
03
04

WA RN IN G : C HA NG E V OL TAG E S EL E CT O N LY WI TH P O WER R E MO V ED .

13
14

ON

2 ,3 , 4
1 ,2 , 3, 4
5
1 ,5

19
20

2 ,5
1 ,2 , 5

21

1 ,4
2 ,4

12

1 ,3 , 4

18

4

10
11

3 ,4

17

2 ,3
1 ,2 , 3

09

SW IT CH ES

15
16

1 ,3

07
08

FO R SA FE O P ER AT IO N C ON S UL T

1

3

06

WA RN IN G : N OT F OR RE SI DE NT IA L US E. TO R ED U CE T HE R I SK O F
FIR E OR EL E CT RIC S HO C K, D O N O T EX PO SE T O R AI N O R M O S
I TU RE ,
N O U SE R SE RV IC EA BL E PA RT S IN S ID E. R E FER SE RV IC ING T O
Q UA L I FI ED S ER VIC E PE RS ON N EL.
U SE R M AN UA L.

AD D RE SS

ON
n on e
2
1 ,2

05
CAUT O
I N: HOT REMOV E P
OW E
R BE FORE REL AMP I N
G

SW IT CH ES

3 ,5

22
23

1 ,2 , 4

1 ,3 , 5
2 ,3 , 5

24

1 ,2 , 3, 5

FO R F UR TH ER IN FO RM A TI ON
PL EA SE C O NS UL T U S ER M A NU AL
D AT A IN

D AT A O UT
A NA LO G I N

FA N

AD DRE SS

EN ABL E

PE RSO NA LI TY

PE R SO NA L ITY

M IC

AU DIO

N ON E

SE L F T EST

1

SE T-U P
0 -1 0 V
AN A L O G

SP EC I AL AN A LO G

PERSONALITY
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

SW T
I CH ES
ON

FIXT UR E M O DE S W ITC HE S 1 - 2
N OR M AL R UN

2

L A M P SA VE

1 ,2

I NP UT
C ON TR O L M O D E SWI TC H ES 3 -8

G ND

MODEL
SERIAL
FACTORY SET V AC
WATTS
HZ
DA TE
QC

G ND

TIL T

C OL OR
4 2

M SP EE D

1
6

8

5
3
7

PA N

2 4 V DC
O UT
( UN R EG .)

G OB O

4 2
1
6

8

5
3
7

D IM
SH U TTE R

L IG HT WAV E CO N TR OL

N ON E

D MX

1 -2 56

5

D MX

2 57 -5 1 2

4

AN A L O G

4 ,5

AU D IO (S L A VE )
AU D IO (M A ST ER )

3
8

PA N I NV ER T

6

TIL T I NV ER T

7

FO R F UT HE R INF OR M AT IO N
C ON SU L T U SE RS

FO R F UR TH ER IN FO RM A TI ON

MA NU A L

PL EA SE C O NS UL T U S ER M A NU AL

fixture 3
ADDRESS




8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on
®

LIGH TWAVE RESEARC H
220 9 WES T BRAK ER L A
NE, A USTIN ,TE XA S U. S A
. .

AD D RE SS

FU S E

01
V OL TA GE S EL ECT

n on e

02
03

WA RN IN G : C HA NG E V OL TAG E S EL E CT O N LY WI TH P O WER R E MO V ED .

1
2

04
05
06

CAUT O
I N: HOT REMOV E P
OW E
R BE FORE REL AMP I N
G

1 ,2
3
1 ,3

07

2 ,3

08
09

WA RN IN G : N OT F OR RE SI DE NT IA L US E. TO R ED U CE T HE R I SK O F
FIR E OR EL E CT RIC S HO C K, D O N O T EX PO SE T O R AI N O R M O S
I TU RE ,

1 ,2 , 3
4

10

N O U SE R SE RV IC EA BL E PA RT S IN S ID E. R E FER SE RV IC ING T O
Q UA L I FI ED S ER VIC E PE RS ON N EL.

1 ,4

11
12

FO R SA FE O P ER AT IO N C ON S UL T

U SE R M AN UA L.

SW IT CH ES
ON

2 ,4
1 ,2 , 4

AD D RE SS

SW IT CH ES
ON

13

3 ,4

14
15

1 ,3 , 4
2 ,3 , 4

16
17
18

1 ,2 , 3, 4
5
1 ,5

19

2 ,5

20
21

1 ,2 , 5
3 ,5

22

1 ,3 , 5

23
24

2 ,3 , 5
1 ,2 , 3, 5

FO R F UR TH ER IN FO RM A TI ON
PL EA SE C O NS UL T U S ER M A NU AL

D AT A IN

D AT A O UT
A NA LO G I N

FA N

EN ABL E

AD DRE SS

PE RSO NA LI TY

PE R SO NA L ITY

SW T
I CH ES
ON

FIXT UR E M O DE S W ITC HE S 1 - 2
N OR M AL R UN

SP EC I AL AN A LO G

0 -1 0 V

SE L F T EST
SE T-U P
L A M P SA VE

I NP UT

AN A L O G

N ON E
1
2

AU DIO

M IC

PERSONALITY
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

1 ,2

C ON TR O L M O D E SWI TC H ES 3 -8
G ND

MODEL
SERIAL
FACTORY SET V AC
WATTS
HZ
DA TE
QC

G ND

TIL T
4 2
M SP EE D

L IG HT WAV E CO N TR OL

C OL OR
2 4 V DC

5

1

3
6

8

PA N

7

G OB O

O UT
( UN R EG .)

4 2 5
1
3
8
6
7

1 -2 56

D MX

2 57 -5 1 2

AN A L O G

D IM
SH U TTE R

D MX

N ON E
5
4
4 ,5

AU D IO (S L A VE )

3

AU D IO (M A ST ER )
PA N I NV ER T

8
6

TIL T I NV ER T

7

FO R F UT HE R INF OR M AT IO N
C ON SU L T U SE RS

MA NU A L

FO R F UR TH ER IN FO RM A TI ON
PL EA SE C O NS UL T U S ER M A NU AL

fixture 4

Figure 2-10. Linking fixtures to a standard analog controller
Trackspot User Manual

Linking the Fixtures

2-15

2

Stand Alone Operation (Master/Slave)
To link Trackspot fixtures in a master/slave configuration, follow the
steps listed below:
1.

On the designated master fixture, set personality switch 8 ON and
set the address switches to equal the total number of Trackspot
fixtures (including the master). See Table C-2 on page C-2 for
address switch settings.

2.

On all slave fixtures, set personality switch 3 ON and set each
slave’s address switches to the fixture’s numerical order in the
link). See Table C-2 on page C-2 for address switch settings.

3.

Link the master and slave fixtures together with 3-pin XLR data
cables. Plug the male end of a data cable into the Data Out
connector on the rear panel of the master fixture. Plug the female
end of that data cable into the Data In connector of the first slave
fixture. Continue using this method to link the remainder of the
slave fixtures together (see Figure 2-11).
Note:

For greater control of Trackspot’s preset programs in
master/slave mode, link a Trackspot Special Analog
controller to the master fixture’s Analog In connector.
ADDRESS

data out





8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

®

LIGH TWAVE RESE ARCH

220 9 WEST BR AKER L AN E, AUS TI N, TE XAS U. S. A.

AD DRE SS

FU SE

01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12

V OL TA G E S ELEC T
WARN N
I G: C HA NG E VOLT AGE S ELECT O NLY WITH P OWE R REM O VED.

C AUTI O N: H O T RE M OVE POWE RB E FOR E R EL AM PIN G
WARN N
I G: N OT F OR R ESI DENT A
I L US E. T O R EDUC E THE R S
I K OF
FI RE OR ELE CT RIC S HOC K, DO N OT E XP OSE T ORA I NOR M O
I ST URE,
N OU SER SE RV C
I EA BL E PA RT S N
I SI D E. REF ER SER VI CIN G T O
Q UALI FI EDS ER VI C E PERS ONN EL. F O R SAFE O PE RA TIO N CON SU LT
U SER M ANUA L.
D AT A N
I

SW T
I CH ES
ON
non e
1
2
1, 2
3
1, 3
2, 3
1, 2,3
4
1, 4
2, 4
1, 2,4

AD DRE SS

SW IT CH ES
ON
3, 4
1, 3,4
2, 3,4
1, 2,3, 4
5
1, 5
2, 5
1, 2,5
3, 5
1, 3,5
2, 3,5
1, 2,3, 5

13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

FO RF UR TH ER I NFO RMA TI ON
PL EA SE CO NS ULT U SER M ANU AL

D AT A OU T
A NALO G IN

data in

FA N

EN AB LE

AD DR ESS

PE RSONA LITY

PE RSO NALI TY

0- 10V
AN ALOG

TI LT

G OBO

PA N

42 5
1
3
6 8 7

24 VDC
O UT
( UNR EG ).

DM
I
SH UTTE R

AU DIO

M IC

PERSONALITY
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

C ONTR O LM O D E SWI TCHE S 3- 8
LI GHT WAVE CO NTR OL
N ONE
D MX 1-2 56
5
D MX 257- 512
4
AN ALOG
4, 5
AU DIO S
( LA VE)
3
AU DIO M
( AST ER)
8
PA NI NV ERT
6
TI LT I NV ERT
7

G ND
C OL OR

2 5
14
3
6 8 7

M SPEE D

SW T
I CH ES
ON

FI XT UR E MO DE SWI TCHE S 1- 2
N ORM AL RUN
N ONE
SE LF T EST
1
SE T- U P
2
LA MP SA VE
1, 2

SP EC I AL AN A LOG
I NPUT

G ND

MO DEL
SER IAL
FACTO RY SET VA C
WA TTS
HZ
DA TE
QC

FO RF UT HE R N
I FO R M ATI O N
C ONSU LT U SE RS M A NUAL

FO RF UR TH ER I NFO RMA TI ON
PL EA SE CO NS ULT U SER M ANU AL

master fixture
ADDRESS




8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

®

LIGH TWAVE RESE ARCH
220 9 WEST BR AKER L AN E, AUS TI N, TE XAS U. S. A.

AD DRE SS

FU SE

01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12

V OL TA G E S ELEC T
WARN N
I G: C HA NG E VOLT AGE S ELECT O NLY WITH P OWE R REM O VED.

C AUTI O N: H O T RE M OVE POWE RB E FOR E R EL AM PIN G
WARN N
I G: N OT F OR R ESI DENT A
I L US E. T O R EDUC E THE R S
I K OF
FI RE OR ELE CT RIC S HOC K, DO N OT E XP OSE T ORA I NOR M O
I ST URE,
N OU SER SE RV C
I EA BL E PA RT S N
I SI D E. REF ER SER VI CIN G T O
Q UALI FI EDS ER VI C E PERS ONN EL. F O R SAFE O PE RA TIO N CON SU LT
U SER M ANUA L.
D AT A N
I

SW T
I CH ES
ON
non e
1
2
1, 2
3
1, 3
2, 3
1, 2,3
4
1, 4
2, 4
1, 2,4

AD DRE SS

SW IT CH ES
ON
3, 4
1, 3,4
2, 3,4
1, 2,3, 4
5
1, 5
2, 5
1, 2,5
3, 5
1, 3,5
2, 3,5
1, 2,3, 5

13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

FO RF UR TH ER I NFO RMA TI ON
PL EA SE CO NS ULT U SER M ANU AL

D AT A OU T
A NALO G IN

FA N

EN AB LE

PE RSONA LITY

AD DR ESS

PE RSO NALI TY

0- 10V
AN ALOG

TI LT
14
6 8 7

M SPEE D

G OBO

PA N

24 VDC
O UT
( UNR EG ).

42 5
1
3
68 7

DM
I
FO RF UT HE R N
I FO R M ATI O N
C ONSU LT U SE RS M A NUAL

SH UTTE R

AU DIO

M IC

PERSONALITY
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

C ONTR O LM O D E SWI TCHE S 3- 8
LI GHT WAVE CO NTR OL
N ONE
D MX 1-2 56
5
D MX 257- 512
4
AN ALOG
4, 5
AU DIO S
( LA VE)
3
AU DIO M
( AST ER)
8
PA NI NV ERT
6
TI LT I NV ERT
7
FO RF UR TH ER I NFO RMA TI ON
PL EA SE CO NS ULT U SER M ANU AL

G ND
C OL OR

2 53

SW T
I CH ES
ON

FI XT UR E MO DE SWI TCHE S 1- 2
N ORM AL RUN
N ONE
SE LF T EST
1
SE T- U P
2
LA MP SA VE
1, 2

SP EC I AL AN A LOG
I NPUT

G ND

MO DEL
SER IAL
FACTO RY SET VA C
WA TTS
HZ
DA TE
QC

slave 1
ADDRESS




8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

®

LIGH TWAVE RESE ARCH

220 9 WEST BR AKER L AN E, AUS TI N, TE XAS U. S. A.

AD DRE SS

FU SE

01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12

V OL TA G E S ELEC T
WARN N
I G: C HA NG E VOLT AGE S ELECT O NLY WITH P OWE R REM O VED.

C AUTI O N: H O T RE M OVE POWE RB E FOR E R EL AM PIN G
WARN N
I G: N OT F OR R ESI DENT A
I L US E. T O R EDUC E THE R S
I K OF
FI RE OR ELE CT RIC S HOC K, DO N OT E XP OSE T ORA I NOR M O
I ST URE,
N OU SER SE RV C
I EA BL E PA RT S N
I SI D E. REF ER SER VI CIN G T O
Q UALI FI EDS ER VI C E PERS ONN EL. F O R SAFE O PE RA TIO N CON SU LT
U SER M ANUA L.

SW T
I CH ES
ON
non e
1
2
1, 2
3
1, 3
2, 3
1, 2,3
4
1, 4
2, 4
1, 2,4

AD DRE SS
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

SW T
I CH ES
ON
3, 4
1, 3,4
2, 3,4
1, 2,3, 4
5
1, 5
2, 5
1, 2,5
3, 5
1, 3,5
2, 3,5
1, 2,3, 5

FO RF UR TH ER I NFO RMA TI ON
PL EA SE CO NS ULT U SER M ANU AL
D AT A N
I

D AT A OU T
A NALO G IN

FA N

EN AB LE

AD DR ESS

PE RSONA LITY

PE RSO NALI TY

0- 10V
AN ALOG

TI LT

M SPEE D

G OBO

PA N

24 VDC
O UT
( UNR EG ).

42 5
1
3
68 7

DM
I
SH UTTE R

AU DIO

M IC

PERSONALITY
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

C ONTR O LM O D E SWI TCHE S 3- 8
LI GHT WAVE CO NTR OL
N ONE
D MX 1-2 56
5
D MX 257- 512
4
AN ALOG
4, 5
AU DIO S
( LA VE)
3
AU DIO M
( AST ER)
8
PA NI NV ERT
6
TI LT I NV ERT
7

G ND
C OL OR

2 5
14
3
6 8 7

SW T
I CH ES
ON

FI XT UR E MO DE SWI TCHE S 1- 2
N ORM AL RUN
N ONE
SE LF T EST
1
SE T- U P
2
LA MP SA VE
1, 2

SP EC I AL AN A LOG
I NPUT

G ND

MO DEL
SER IAL
FACTO RY SET VA C
WA TTS
HZ
DA TE
QC

FO RF UT HE R N
I FO R M ATI O N
C ONSU LT U SE RS M A NUAL

FO RF UR TH ER I NFO RMA TI ON
PL EA SE CO NS ULT U SER M ANU AL

slave 2
ADDRESS




8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on
®

LIGH TWAVE RESE ARCH

220 9 WEST BR AKER L AN E, AUS TI N, TE XAS U. S. A.

AD DRE SS

FU SE

01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12

V OL TA G E S ELEC T
WARN N
I G: C HA NG E VOLT AGE S ELECT O NLY WITH P OWE R REM O VED.

C AUTI O N: H O T RE M OVE POWE RB E FOR E R EL AM PIN G
WARN N
I G: N OT F OR R ESI DENT A
I L US E. T O R EDUC E THE R S
I K OF
FI RE OR ELE CT RIC S HOC K, DO N OT E XP OSE T ORA I NOR M O
I ST URE,
N OU SER SE RV C
I EA BL E PA RT S N
I SI D E. REF ER SER VI CIN G T O
Q UALI FI EDS ER VI C E PERS ONN EL. F O R SAFE O PE RA TIO N CON SU LT
U SER M ANUA L.
D AT A N
I

SW T
I CH ES
ON
non e
1
2
1, 2
3
1, 3
2, 3
1, 2,3
4
1, 4
2, 4
1, 2,4

AD DRE SS
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

SW T
I CH ES
ON
3, 4
1, 3,4
2, 3,4
1, 2,3, 4
5
1, 5
2, 5
1, 2,5
3, 5
1, 3,5
2, 3,5
1, 2,3, 5

FO RF UR TH ER I NFO RMA TI ON
PL EA SE CO NS ULT U SER M ANU AL

D AT A OU T
A NALO G IN

FA N

EN AB LE

AD DR ESS

PE RSONA LITY

PE RSO NALI TY

0- 10V
AN ALOG

SP EC I AL AN A LOG
I NPUT

G ND

terminator

MO DEL
SER IAL
FACTO RY SET VA C
WA TTS
HZ
DA TE
QC

TI LT

M SPEE D

G ND
C OL OR

2 5
14
3
6 8 7

G OBO

PA N

24 VDC
O UT
( UNR EG ).

42 5
1
3
68 7

DM
I
SH UTTE R

FO RF UT HE R N
I FO R M ATI O N
C ONSU LT U SE RS M A NUAL

SW T
I CH ES
ON

FI XT UR E MO DE SWI TCHE S 1- 2
N ORM AL RUN
N ONE
SE LF T EST
1
SE T- U P
2
LA MP SA VE
1, 2

AU DIO

M IC

PERSONALITY
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on

C ONTR O LM O D E SWI TCHE S 3- 8
LI GHT WAVE CO NTR OL
N ONE
D MX 1-2 56
5
D MX 257- 512
4
AN ALOG
4, 5
AU DIO S
( LA VE)
3
AU DIO M
( AST ER)
8
PA NI NV ERT
6
TI LT I NV ERT
7
FO RF UR TH ER I NFO RMA TI ON
PL EA SE CO NS ULT U SER M ANU AL

slave 3

Figure 2-11. Linking master and slave fixtures together
2-16

Linking the Fixtures

Trackspot User Manual

Focusing the Fixture
Once you have mounted and linked the fixtures together, you must
focus each fixture. Trackspot has a manual focus which cannot be
adjusted by a controller.
To focus the fixture:
1.

Place the fixture in setup (focus) mode by setting personality
switch 2 ON.

2.

Power up the fixture. The fixture performs its homing operation
and turns on the lamp. (During the homing operation you will hear
clattering sounds as the wheels, shutter, and mirror seek their
home position.)

3.

Manually swivel the mirror until the beam is pointed at a flat
surface you intend to illuminate.

4.

Toggle address switch 1 ON and OFF to select a gobo pattern that
helps you clearly see the effects of your focusing adjustments.

5.

Loosen the lens adjustment thumbscrew and carefully slide the
lens tube in and out while watching the beam projected on the flat
surface (see Figure 2-12). When the beam has a sharp edge,
tighten the thumbscrew to secure the lens tube in place.
slide lens tube in and out

mirror

lens
tube

lens adjustment
thumbscrew

Figure 2-12. Lens tube adjustment
Caution:

Trackspot User Manual

You must tighten the lens adjustment
thumbscrew firmly. The lens tube may fall
from the fixture if it is not secured.

Focusing the Fixture

2-17

2

2-18

Trackspot User Manual

Chapter 3
General Maintenance
This section includes information on replacing parts, installing custom
gobos, and cleaning your fixture.
Caution:

This fixture must be serviced by qualified
personnel. The information listed in this
section is intended to assist qualified
personnel only.

Replacing Parts
This section explains how to remove and replace parts inside the
fixture. Please note the warnings under each heading before servicing
your fixture.

Replacing the Lamp
You will need:
•

Philips® QT 8500 250 W lamp (p/n 55030036)

•

protective eyewear

•

leather gloves

•

isopropyl alcohol wipe(s)
Caution:

This equipment is designed for use with a
Philips® QT 8500 250 W lamp only. Use of any
other type of lamp may be hazardous and may
void the warranty.

Warning: An operating, unshielded QT 8500 lamp emits
ultraviolet and visible (UV-vis) radiation
which could damage eyes and skin. Whenever
you are working on or near an exposed QT
8500 lamp, wear protective eye gear. Never
look directly at the lamp while the lamp is on.
To replace the lamp:
1.

Unplug the fixture. If the fixture has been operating, wait at least 5
minutes for the lamp to cool before handling.

2.

Put on your protective eyewear and leather gloves.

3.

Turn the fixture over so you can easily access its underside.

Trackspot User Manual

Replacing Parts

3-1

3

4.

Remove the fixture’s access door by sliding the thumb latch toward
the rear of the fixture and lifting the door off (see Figure 3-1).
thumb latch

access door

cooling fan intake

safety cable connection point
on inside surface

Figure 3-1. Underside of Trackspot
The access door is connected to the fixture by a safety cable. You
can leave the door attached, or you can unclip the safety cables to
completely remove the door from the fixture.
5.

Locate the reflector, lamp socket, and old QT 8500 lamp (see
Figure 3-2). To remove the existing QT 8500 lamp, reach inside the
reflector and carefully pull the lamp straight out of the socket. Lift
the old lamp out of the reflector and discard.
reflector

QT 8500 lamp

socket

Figure 3-2. Underside of Trackspot with access door removed

3-2

Caution:

Do not squeeze the lamp glass when removing
the old lamp from the socket. Lamp glass may
shatter.

Replacing Parts

Trackspot User Manual

6.

Open the QT 8500 lamp box and
remove the lamp in its plastic
wrapper. Carefully open the end of
the wrapper so that only the two
lamp base pins are exposed (see
Figure 3-3). Hold the lamp within its
wrapper to avoid touching the lamp
glass. If you accidently touch the
lamp glass, clean it with an isopropyl
alcohol wipe.
Caution:

7.

plastic wrapper

base pins

QT-8500 lamp

Figure 3-3. Proper way to
handle a QT 8500 lamp

When handling the QT 8500 lamp, avoid
contact with the lamp glass. If the lamp glass
is soiled by oil or dirt from skin, gloves, etc.,
clean the cold lamp glass with an alcohol
wipe. A soiled lamp could overheat and burst,
causing damage to the fixture.

Holding the lamp by its wrapper, insert the lamp in the reflector
until the base pins extend through the rear opening of the reflector
(see Figure 3-4). Continue guiding the lamp until the two base pins
are firmly seated in the lamp socket and touching the ceramic stop
(see Figure 3-4).

reflector

base
pins

lamp
socket

ceramic
stop

Figure 3-4. Installing a new lamp
Remove and discard the plastic wrapper. You do not need to optimize
the lamp because the Trackspot fixture uses a self-aligning lamp
socket.
If you disconnected the access door from the fixture, reconnect the
safety cable to the access door. Replace the access door and secure the
thumb latch. Do not remove your protective eyewear or leather
gloves until the access door is in place.

Trackspot User Manual

Replacing Parts

3-3

3

Replacing Power Supply Fuses
This section explains how to replace the fuses located on the Trackspot
circuit board and rear panel.
You will need:
•

flat head screwdriver (to replace the rear panel fuse only)

•

replacement fuse (see Table 3-1 for type and sizes)
Caution:

When operating, equipment surfaces may
reach temperatures up to 67° C (153° F).
Allow 5 minutes for the fixture to cool before
handling.

Warning:

Replace fuses only with the specified type
and rating.

To replace the fuse:
1.

Unplug the fixture. If the fixture has been operating, allow the
fixture to cool as described above.

2.

Determine which fuse(s) to replace by referring to Table 3-1 below.

Table 3-1. Description and function of Trackspot fuses

Fuse

Location

F1

circuit
board

F2

circuit
board

F3

circuit
board

F4

rear panel

3.

Type and
Rating

Size

Protects

Symptom

All Motors

No motors work.
Yellow Enable
LED does not
light.

5mm x
20 mm

Data Link

No response to
data link.

5mm x
20 mm

Data Link

No response to
data link.

5mm x
20 mm

Main
Power
Input

No power. Unit
appears dead.

5.0 A, 250V,
5mm x
Fast Blow
20 mm
Only
.125 A,
250V, Fast
Blow Only
.125 A,
250V, Fast
Blow Only
4.0 A, 250V,
Slow Blow
Only

Replace the fuse(s) with a fuse of the same type and rating.
To access the fuses on the circuit board, remove the fixture’s
access door and locate the fuse to be replaced (see Figure 3-5).
After replacing the appropriate fuse(s), replace the fixture’s access
door and secure the thumb latch.

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F1 Fuse
5.0 A, 250 V, Fast Blow Only

F3 Fuse
.125 A, 250 V,
Fast Blow Only

F2 Fuse
.125 A, 250 V,
Fast Blow Only

3

Figure 3-5. Fuse locations on the circuit board
To access the fuse on the rear panel, locate the fuse housing on the
rear panel (see Figure 3-6). Insert a flat head screwdriver in the
slot on the fuse housing and push in and turn until the fuse
housing pops out of the rear panel. After replacing the F4 fuse,
insert the fuse housing in the rear panel. Use the screwdriver to
push in and turn until the fuse housing is flush with the outer ring.
F4 fuse housing

outer
ring





®

LIGHTWAVE RESEARCH

2209 WEST BRAKER L AN E, AU ST IN, T EXA S U.S.A.

ADDRESS

FUSE

01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12

VO LT AG E SELECT
WARNING: CHANGE VOLTAGE SELECT ONLY WITH POWER REMOVED.

CAU TION : HO T R EMO V E P OW ER BEFO R E R ELAM P ING
WARNING: NOT FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTEXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE,
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. FOR SAFE OPERATION CONSULT
USER MANUAL.
DATA IN

SWITCHES
ON
none
1
2
1,2
3
1,3
2,3
1,2,3
4
1,4
2,4
1,2,4

ADDRESS
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

SWITCHES
ON
3,4
1,3,4
2,3,4
1,2,3,4
5
1,5
2,5
1,2,5
3,5
1,3,5
2,3,5
1,2,3,5

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
PLEASE CONSULTUSER MANUAL

DATA OUT
ANALOG IN

FAN

ENABLE

ADDRES S

PE RSONALITY

AUDIO

MIC

PERSONALITY

SPECIAL ANALOG
INPUT

0-10V
ANALOG
GND

MODEL
SERIAL
FACTORY SET VAC
WATTS
HZ
DATE
QC

GND
COLOR

TILT
MSPEED

4 2 5
1
3
6 8 7

GOBO

PAN

24 VDC
OUT
(UNREG.)

4 2 5
1
3
6 8 7

DIM
SHUTTER

FOR FUTHER INFORMATION
CONSULT USERS MANUAL

SWITCHES
ON
FIXT URE MODE SWITCHES 1-2
NONE
NORMAL RUN
1
SELF TEST
2
SET-UP
LAMP SAVE
1,2
CONTROL MODE SWITCHES 3-8
LIGHTWAVE CONTROL
NONE
DMX 1-256
5
DMX 257-512
4
ANALOG
4,5
AUDIO (SLAVE)
3
8
AUDIO (MASTER)
PAN INVERT
6
TILT INVERT
7
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
PLEASE CONSULTUSER MANUAL

Figure 3-6. Fuse housing location on the rear panel

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Replacing the Mirror Assembly

!

Caution:

Use caution when handling broken glass.
Glass shards are extremely sharp.

You will need:
•

replacement mirror assembly (p/n 80180001) (see Figure 3-7)

•

leather gloves

•

7/64-inch allen wrench

To replace the mirror assembly:
1.

Unplug the fixture.

2.

Put on your leather gloves.

3.

Use a 7/64-inch allen wrench to remove the
two allen screws that secure the mirror
assembly to the motor (see Figure 3-8). Set
the screws aside.

4.

Remove the old mirror assembly and carefully
discard the broken glass.

5.

Open the box
containing the new
mirror and carefully
remove the mirror
assembly from its foam
packaging.

6.

Place the new mirror
assembly over the
spring plunger and
motor shaft. Align the
screw holes on the new
mirror assembly with
the screw holes on the
motor. Replace the two
allen screws. Use the
allen wrench to tighten
these screws securely.

3-6

motor

Figure 3-7.
Mirror assembly

spring plunger

motor shaft

allen
screws

mirror
assembly

Figure 3-8. Installing a new mirror

Caution:

You must tighten the two allen screws firmly.
The mirror assembly may fall from the fixture
if it is not secured.

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Replacing or Installing Custom Gobos
Caution:

If the fixture has been operating, allow the
fixture at least 5 minutes to cool before
handling.

The Trackspot gobo wheel includes one open position for a custom
gobo patterns. This allows you to install any gobo pattern you choose.
(An optional gobo wheel with nine open positions for custom gobos
(p/n 99110017) is also available from your High End Systems dealer/
distributor.)
The recommended custom gobo
should be made of stainless steel
and have a single notch on the
edge for easy installation (see
Figure 3-9). The custom gobo
should be between 0.1mm (0.004
inches) and 0.3mm (0.012 inches)
thick with a diameter of 25mm
(0.984 inches).
To install a gobo:

3
Figure 3-9. Custom gobo

1.

Unplug the fixture. If the fixture has been operating, allow the
fixture to cool as described above.

2.

Turn the fixture over so you can easily access its underside.

3.

Remove the fixture’s access door by sliding the thumb latch toward
the rear of the fixture and lifting the door off.
The access door is connected to the fixture by a safety cable. You
can leave the door attached, or you can unclip the safety cables to
completely remove the door from the fixture.

4.

Locate the gobo wheel and gobo wheel sensor (see Figure 3-10).
Handle the gobo wheel carefully. If you accidently bend the gobo
wheel, it may rub against and damage the sensor. If the wheel is
rubbing against the sensor or any other internal component, see
“Adjusting Wheel Clearance” on page 3-12.

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front of fixture

gobo wheel sensor

gobo wheel

Figure 3-10. Gobo wheel and gobo wheel sensor location
5.

Manually rotate the gobo wheel until the custom gobo position is at
the top of the wheel. The custom gobo position is identified by the
three tabs on the outer edge of the aperture (see Figure 3-11).
custom gobo position

Figure 3-11. Custom gobo aperture in gobo wheel
6.

Carefully slide the custom gobo under two of the three tabs. If the
gobo has a notch, align the notch with the last tab, press the gobo
in place, and turn the gobo until the notch and the tab are no
longer aligned. If the gobo does not have a notch as
recommended, you must carefully apply pressure to the free side
of the custom gobo until it bows enough to slide under the third
tab.
Note:

7.

If the custom gobo has letters or numbers, install the gobo
so that the information is legible when looking at the gobo
from the front of the fixture (see Figure 3-10).

Reconnect the safety cable (if applicable), replace the access door
and secure the thumb latch.

For more information about Trackspot custom gobos, contact either
your High End Systems dealer/distributor, High End System Sales, or
visit the High End Systems Web site. For contact information, see the
section titled “International Sales” on page ii.

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Cleaning Your Trackspot®
How often you clean your Trackspot depends on the environment. If
your fixture is used in a dusty/oily environment, you should clean your
fixture once a month. A clean fixture helps maintain performance and
reliability, since dust and dirt can accumulate and cause loss of light
output, overheating, and/or malfunctions.
Cautions: 1) If the fixture has been operating, allow the
fixture at least 5 minutes to cool before
handling.
2) Use only a low-pressure compressed air
source (25 psi or lower)
3) To avoid personal injury, do not expose
your eyes or skin to the direct jet of
compressed air, since it can constitute a
serious health hazard. Use suitable
protection for your eyes and exposed skin.
Warning:

Unplug the fixture before cleaning.

To thoroughly clean your Trackspot, you will need:
•

a soft, lint-free cotton cloth

•

mild glass cleaning solution

•

vacuum

•

soft dusting brush or low-pressure compressed air source

•

1/4-inch wrench

•

cotton swab

Cleaning the Outer Surfaces
Wipe the outer surfaces with a soft cloth or use a vacuum to remove the
dust and dirt. Vacuum dirt from the cooling fan air vents; do not use a
blower to clean the fan, since this will force dirt into the fixture.
To clean the fixture’s lens and mirror, apply a small amount of mild
glass cleaning solution to a clean, soft cloth and gently wipe the lens
and mirror surfaces.
Note:

Make sure to clean both sides of the lens glass. To access
the inside of the lens tube glass, loosen the adjustment
thumbscrew and remove the lens tube from the fixture.
See Figure 2-12 on page 2-17 to locate the lens tube and
adjustment thumbscrew.
You must refocus the fixture after removing the lens tube.
For information on focusing the fixture, see “Focusing the
Fixture” on page 2-17.

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Cleaning the Internal Components
Remove the fixture’s access door by sliding the thumb latch toward the
rear of the fixture and lifting the door off. The access door is
connected to the fixture by a safety cable. You can leave the door
attached, or you can unclip the safety cable to completely remove the
door from the fixture.
Wipe the inner surfaces with a soft cloth or use a vacuum to remove the
dust and dirt. If you use a vacuum on the fan, stabilize the fan blades
with an object (not your finger!), such as a pen or a screwdriver, to
prevent the fan from spinning (see Figure 3-12). Allowing the fan to
spin with the force of the compressed air could damage the fan.
Locate the power lens, stepper motors, gobo wheel, color wheel,
sensors, shutter, hot mirror, and reflector (see Figure 3-12).
power
lens

color
wheel

shutter

stepper motors gobo wheel

hot
mirror

sensors

fan

reflector

Figure 3-12. Trackspot internal components
Clean the stepper motors, shutter, and reflector with a soft dusting
brush or low-pressure compressed air source to remove accumulated
dirt and dust.
Clean the hot mirror and power lens with a soft cloth and mild glass
cleaning solution.
To clean the color wheel, gobo wheel, and their sensors, you must
remove each wheel from the fixture. Follow the procedures below to
remove, clean, and reinstall each wheel.

Removing the Color Wheel or Gobo Wheel
For this procedure, you will need a 1/4-inch wrench.
Note:

3-10

Be careful not to scratch the dichroic filter glass on the
wheels by scraping against other objects inside the fixture.

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To remove either the color or gobo wheel:
1.

Manually rotate the wheel until the two 1/4-inch hex screws are
pointed up and the large ends of the keyhole slots are pointed
down (see Figure 3-13).

3

Figure 3-13. Components of the color and gobo wheels
2.

Holding the wheel in
place, loosen, but do not
remove these two hex
screws using a 1/4-inch
wrench.

3.

Pull up on the wheel to
slide the large ends of the
keyhole slot over the hex
screw heads, and pull out
to remove the wheel (see
Figure 3-14).

Locate the sensor below the
wheel (see Figure 3-15).
Gently clean the sensor’s
groove with either a cotton
swab dipped in mild glass
cleaner or with compressed
air.
Clean the dichroic filters or
gobos on the wheel with a mild
glass cleaner and a clean, soft
cloth. Make sure the wheel’s
homing slot is free of dust and
dirt (see Figure 3-16).

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Figure 3-14. Pull wheel up and out
to remove

groove

Figure 3-15. Sensor below each wheel

Figure 3-16. Homing slot on wheel

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Reinstalling the Color Wheel or Gobo Wheel
1.

Hold the wheel so that the large ends of the keyhole slots are
pointed down and the adhesive used to hold glass to the wheel is
facing away from the lamp.
Dichroic glass is attached to both the gobo wheel and color wheel.
On one side of the wheel, you can clearly see the adhesive used to
attach the glass. On the other side of the wheel, you see only the
glass (no adhesive).
Caution:

You must replace the wheel so that the
adhesive used to hold the glass to the wheel is
facing away from the lamp, otherwise, the
heat from the lamp could melt the adhesive
and cause the glass to fall from the wheel.

2.

Place the bottom of the wheel in the sensor groove. Carefully slip
the large ends of the keyhole slots over the hex screws. Push the
wheel in then down until the hex screws are in the narrow ends of
the keyhole slots.

3.

Tighten the hex screws while holding the wheel in place. Tighten
the screws only until they are snug; do not overtighten.

4.

Manually rotate the wheel and note any contact between the wheel
and its sensor. If there is contact, remove the wheel and lay it on a
flat surface to determine if the wheel is warped. If the wheel is
warped, contact High End Systems customer service (see “Getting
Help” on page Intro-3). If the wheel is not warped, adjust the
wheel’s clearance to the sensor. For more information, see
“Adjusting Wheel Clearance” on page 2-12.

When you have successfully cleaned the fixture’s internal components,
reconnect the safety cable (if applicable), replace the access door, and
secure the thumb latch.

Adjusting Wheel Clearance
Adjust the wheel clearance to prevent either the color or gobo wheel
from making contact with its sensor or any other object in the
Trackspot fixture.
Before you adjust the wheel clearance, remove the wheel and lay it on a
flat surface to determine if the wheel is warped (see “Removing the
Color Wheel or Gobo Wheel” on page 3-10.) If the wheel is warped,
contact High End Systems customer service (see “Getting Help” on
page Intro-3).
If the wheel is not warped, reinstall the wheel and follow the procedure
below to adjust the wheel clearance (see “Reinstalling the Color Wheel
or Gobo Wheel” on page 3-12.)
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You will need:
•

7/64 inch allen wrench (preferably with a long handle)

To adjust the wheel clearance:
1.

Unplug the fixture. If the fixture has been operating, allow the
fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before handling.

2.

Remove the fixture’s access door and locate the color and gobo
wheels (see Figure 3-17).

3.

Manually rotate the wheel and note where the wheel contacts any
other object.

4.

Loosen, but do not remove, the two allen screws located on the
wheel’s hub (see Figure 3-17).
motor shaft

3

color wheel

hub
screws

motor shaft gobo wheel

Figure 3-17. Allen screws on the color wheel and gobo wheel hubs
5.

Press on the center of the wheel to move the hub back and forth on
the motor shaft. Position the wheel so that it does not make
contact with its sensor or any other object as it turns.

6.

Tighten the allen screws while holding the wheel in place. Tighten
the screws only until they are snug; do not overtighten.

When you have successfully adjusted the wheel clearance, reconnect
the safety cable (if applicable), replace the access door, and secure the
thumb latch.

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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
This chapter lists typical symptoms and solutions for problems you
might experience when using your Trackspot. If you need additional
help, or if the problem you are experiencing is not listed in this section,
contact your High End Systems dealer/distributor or High End Systems
Customer Service in one of the ways shown in the section titled
“Getting Help” on page Intro-3.
Caution:

This fixture must be serviced by qualified
personnel. The information listed in this
section is intended to assist qualified
personnel only.

Table 4-1. Symptoms and Solutions

Problem
Fixture does not
work: no LEDs,
fans, lamp, or
other
functionality
(fixture appears
dead

Possible Cause

No input power

Bad lamp

Lamp will not
strike

Incorrect voltage
setting

Lamp not fully
seated in socket.

Light output is
low, beam edge
is very soft,
images fuzzy

Dichroic filters,
mirror, reflector,
and/or lenses dirty.

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Possible Solution
a. Verify the fixture is plugged into
a working power supply.
b. Replace the rear panel fuse.
For more information, see
“Replacing Power Supply
Fuses” on page 3-4.
Replace lamp with new or verified
working lamp.
Make sure the fixture is set for the
same voltage as the power outlet.
For more information, see
“Selecting the Voltage” on page
1-3.
Make sure the lamp base pins are
correctly inserted in the socket and
touch the ceramic stop. For more
information, see “Replacing the
Lamp” on page 3-1.
Clean the lens tube, mirror,
reflector, and dichroic filter glass.
For more information, see
“Cleaning the Outer Surfaces” on
page 3-9 and “Removing the Color
Wheel or Gobo Wheel” on page
3-10.

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Table 4-1. Symptoms and Solutions

Problem

Lamp shuts
OFF

Possible Cause

Fixture is
overheated.
(Another symptom:
Fan LED will flash
four times, pause,
and repeat.)

Aging lamp

Incorrect
personality switch
setting.

Error tone (two
level beeping)
after the fixture
homes

4-2

Gobo or color
wheel not homing.

Possible Solution
a. Check the air vents for
restricted air flow due to dust
and dirt.
b. Clean the fan and verify the fan
is working. For more
information, see “Cleaning the
Outer Surfaces” on page 3-9.
c. Reduce the ambient
temperature around your
fixture. Maximum ambient
temperature for Trackspot is
50° C (122° F).
If your fixture overheats, you must
unplug the fixture, wait for the
fixture to cool, then reconnect the
power supply to reset the fixture.
Replace lamp with a new or
verified working lamp. For more
information, see “Replacing the
Lamp” on page 3-1.
Verify that the personality switch
setting you chose for your control
mode is correct. For more
information, see “Personality
Switches” on page 2-3.
a. Clean the sensor and homing
slot. For more information, see
“Removing the Color Wheel or
Gobo Wheel” on page 3-10.
b. Manually rotate the wheel and
note any contact between the
wheel and any other internal
component. If the wheel is
warped, contact High End
Systems customer service (see
“Getting Help” on page Intro-3).
If the wheel is not warped,
adjust the wheel clearance. For
more information, see
“Adjusting Wheel Clearance” on
page 3-12.

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Table 4-1. Symptoms and Solutions

Problem

Possible Cause

Yellow Enable
LED or green
Audio LED does
not illuminate

The voltage select
switch is not seated
correctly.

Faulty XLR cable or
incorrect cable
linking.

Fixture does not
respond to data

There is no
controller attached
to the link, or the
controller is not
generating any
output.

Incorrect
personality setting.

A fuse is blown.

Sensor or homing
slot is dirty.
Color wheel or
gobo wheel is
not centered in
the beam or is
in the wrong
position

Wheel is rubbing
against sensor.

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Possible Solution
Make sure the voltage select
switch is flush with the outer ring.
For more information, see
“Selecting the Voltage” on page
1-3.
a. Replace the XLR cables with
new or known working cables.
b. Verify that the XLR cables have
been correctly linked to the
fixture. For more information,
see “Linking the Fixtures” on
page 2-12.
Verify that the controller is
correctly attached to the link (if
applicable) and that the controller
is able to generate output to a
known working fixture. For more
information, see “Specifications”
on page Intro-4 or “Linking the
Fixtures” on page 2-12.
a. Verify that the personality
switch settings you chose for
your control mode are correct.
b. Verify that the address switch
settings you chose for the
fixture order or starting channel
are correct. For more
information, see “Enabling the
Control Mode” on page 2-3.
Replace the F2 and/or F3 fuses on
the circuit board. For more
information, see “Replacing Power
Supply Fuses” on page 3-4.
Clean the sensor and homing slot.
For more information, see
“Removing the Color Wheel or
Gobo Wheel” on page 3-10.
If the wheel is warped, contact
High End Systems customer
service (see “Getting Help” on
page Intro-3). If the wheel is not
warped, adjust the wheel
clearance. For more information,
see “Adjusting Wheel Clearance”
on page 3-12.
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Table 4-1. Symptoms and Solutions

Problem
None of the
motors work
and the yellow
Enable LED
does not
illuminate

4-4

Possible Cause

A fuse is blown.

Possible Solution
Replace the F4 rear panel fuse
and the F1 circuit board fuse. For
more information, see “Replacing
Power Supply Fuses” on page 3-4.

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Appendix A
DMX Control of Trackspot®
Under DMX 512 protocol, each Trackspot fixture uses a block of seven
contiguous DMX channels for a total of 72 fixtures per link. Although
you can control Trackspot from any DMX starting channel you choose,
that starting channel must not interfere with another fixture’s channel
block.
The tables below assume that all Trackspot fixtures will be assigned to
the same link, one after another. Keep in mind, however, that if you
mix different devices on the same link, those devices will have different
channel blocks that may overlap the 7-channel sequence listed below.
Note:

The values displayed in the tables in this appendix may
vary slightly depending on your controller’s rounding
convention.

Start Channels and Construct Parameters
If you chose DMX 512 protocol as your control mode, you must operate
your Trackspot fixture(s) either in low resolution or high resolution.
Control options available on your DMX controller will determine
whether you can operate your fixtures in low or high resolution mode.

Low Resolution Mode
Low resolution mode is used with DMX controllers that do not support
color or gobo fader and spin effects. There are fewer color and gobo
features available in low resolution mode.

High Resolution Mode
High resolution mode has more construct parameters and is intended
for DMX controllers with more accurate faders or direct numerical
control of each dim channel. In high resolution mode, the color fader
and gobo fader effects include half colors, oscillating colors, color spin
effects, and gobo spin effects.
After determining which DMX 512 mode you will operate in, see Table
A-1 for information such as DMX starting channels and address and
personality switch settings in both high and low resolution modes. For
construct parameters available in low resolution mode, see Table A-2.
For construct parameters available in high resolution mode, see Table
A-3.

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A-1

A

Table A-1. Starting channels in 7-channel DMX 512 protocol

Numerical
Address
Order In DIP Switches
Link
ON

Personality DIP
Switches ON
Low
High
Resolution Resolution

Fixture 1
Fixture 2
Fixture 3
Fixture 4
Fixture 5
Fixture 6
Fixture 7
Fixture 8
Fixture 9
Fixture 10
Fixture 11
Fixture 12
Fixture 13
Fixture 14
Fixture 15
Fixture 16
Fixture 17
Fixture 18
Fixture 19
Fixture 20
Fixture 21
Fixture 22
Fixture 23
Fixture 24
Fixture 25
Fixture 26
Fixture 27
Fixture 28
Fixture 29
Fixture 30
Fixture 31
Fixture 32
Fixture 33
Fixture 34
Fixture 35
Fixture 36
Fixture 37

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4

A-2

none
1, 2, 3
2, 3, 4
1, 3, 5
3, 4, 5
1, 2, 6
2, 4, 6
1, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
2, 3, 7
1, 3, 4, 7
3, 5, 7
1, 2, 4, 5, 7
2, 6, 7
1, 4, 6, 7
5, 6, 7
1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
1, 3, 8
3, 4, 8
1, 2, 5, 8
2, 4, 5, 8
1, 6, 8
4, 6, 8
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8
2, 3, 5, 6, 8
1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
3, 7, 8
1, 2, 4, 7, 8
2, 5, 7, 8
1, 4, 5, 7, 8
6, 7, 8
1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8
2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
none

Start Channels and Construct Parameters

3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 5
3, 4

DMX
Starting
Channel
001
008
015
022
029
036
043
050
057
064
071
078
085
092
099
106
113
120
127
134
141
148
155
162
169
176
183
190
197
204
211
218
225
232
239
246*
257

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Table A-1. Starting channels in 7-channel DMX 512 protocol

Numerical
Address
Order In DIP Switches
Link
ON

Personality DIP
Switches ON
Low
High
Resolution Resolution

Fixture 38
Fixture 39
Fixture 40
Fixture 41
Fixture 42
Fixture 43
Fixture 44
Fixture 45
Fixture 46
Fixture 47
Fixture 48
Fixture 49
Fixture 50
Fixture 51
Fixture 52
Fixture 53
Fixture 54
Fixture 55
Fixture 56
Fixture 57
Fixture 58
Fixture 59
Fixture 60
Fixture 61
Fixture 62
Fixture 63
Fixture 64
Fixture 65
Fixture 66
Fixture 67
Fixture 68
Fixture 69
Fixture 70
Fixture 71
Fixture 72

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

1, 2, 3
2, 3, 4
1, 3, 5
3, 4, 5
1, 2, 6
2, 4, 6
1, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
2, 3, 7
1, 3, 4, 7
3, 5, 7
1, 2, 4, 5, 7
2, 6, 7
1, 4, 6, 7
5, 6, 7
1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
1, 3, 8
3, 4, 8
1, 2, 5, 8
2, 4, 5, 8
1, 6, 8
4, 6, 8
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8
2, 3, 5, 6, 8
1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
3, 7, 8
1, 2, 4, 7, 8
2, 5, 7, 8
1, 4, 5, 7, 8
6, 7, 8
1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8
2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8

3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4

DMX
Starting
Channel
264
271
278
285
292
299
306
313
320
327
334
341
348
355
362
369
376
383
390
397
404
411
418
425
432
439
446
453
460
467
474
481
488
495
502*

A

*Note: Channels 253 - 256 and channels 509 - 512 cannot be used
due to Trackspot’s 7-channel block structure.

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A-3

Table A-2. Construct parameters in DMX 512 low resolution mode

DMX
Function
Channel

Decimal Percent Hex

1

Pan

Pan Positioning, 8 bit

0-255

0-100

00-ffh

2

Tilt

Tilt Positioning, 8 bit

0-255

0-100

00-ffh

Color
Wheel

open / color 1
color 2
color 3
color 4
color 5
color 6
color 7
color 8
color 9
color 10

0
32
54
79
110
138
160
200
210
240

0
13
21
31
43
55
63
78
82
94

0
20
36
4F
6E
8A
A0
C8
D2
F0

Gobo
Wheel

open / gobo 1
gobo 2
gobo 3
gobo 4
gobo 5
gobo 6
gobo 7
gobo 8
gobo 9
gobo 10

0
32
54
79
110
138
160
200
210
240

0
13
21
31
43
55
63
78
82
94

0
20
36
4F
6E
8A
A0
C8
D2
F0

5

Shutter

closed
open
strobe 1
strobe 2
strobe 3
strobe 4
strobe 5
strobe 6
strobe 7
closed
open

0
26
51
77
102
128
153
179
204
230
242

0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
95

0
1A
33
4D
66
80
99
B3
CC
E6
F2

6

Dimmer

closed-open

0-255

0-100

00-ffh

7

MSpeed

slowest-fastest

0-255

0-100

00-ffh

3

4

A-4

Low Resolution
Parameters

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Table A-3. Construct parameters in DMX 512 high resolution mode

DMX
Function
Channel

High Resolution
Parameters

Decimal Percent Hex

1

Pan

Pan Positioning, 8 bit

0-255

0-100

00-ffh

2

Tilt

Tilt Positioning, 8 bit

0-255

0-100

00-ffh

Color
Wheel

open / color 1
forward color spin 8
forward color spin 7
forward color spin 6
forward color spin 5
forward color spin 4
forward color spin 3
forward color spin 2
forward color spin 1
reverse color spin 8
reverse color spin 7
reverse color spin 6
reverse color spin 5
reverse color spin 4
reverse color spin 3
reverse color spin 2
reverse color spin 1
half color 2
color 2
half color 3
color 3
half color 4
color 4
half color 5
color 5
half color 6
color 6
half color 7
color 7
half color 8
color 8
half color 9
color 9
half color 10
color 10
half color 1
open / color 1

0
8
15
22
30
36
43
51
59
64
71
79
87
94
99
107
112
120
128
133
140
148
156
163
168
176
184
191
196
204
212
219
224
232
240
247
252

0
3
6
9
12
14
17
20
23
25
28
31
34
37
39
42
44
47
50
52
55
58
61
64
66
69
72
75
77
80
83
86
88
91
94
97
99

0
8
F
16
1E
24
2B
33
3B
40
47
4F
57
5E
63
6B
70
78
80
85
8C
94
9C
A3
A8
B0
B8
BF
C4
CC
D4
DB
E0
E8
F0
F7
FC

3

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A

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Table A-3. Construct parameters in DMX 512 high resolution mode

DMX
Function
Channel

Decimal Percent Hex

Gobo
Wheel

open / gobo 1
forward gobo spin 7
forward gobo spin 6
forward gobo spin 5
forward gobo spin 4
forward gobo spin 3
forward gobo spin 2
forward gobo spin 1
reverse gobo spin 7
reverse gobo spin 6
reverse gobo spin 5
reverse gobo spin 4
reverse gobo spin 3
reverse gobo spin 2
reverse gobo spin 1
gobo 2
gobo 3
gobo 4
gobo 5
gobo 6
gobo 7
gobo 8
gobo 9
gobo 10
open / gobo 1

0
10
18
28
38
46
56
64
82
92
99
110
117
128
135
155
179
191
201
209
217
227
235
245
252

0
4
7
11
15
18
22
25
32
36
39
43
46
50
53
61
70
75
79
82
85
89
92
96
99

0
A
12
1C
26
2E
38
40
52
5C
63
6E
75
80
87
9B
B3
BF
C9
D1
D9
E3
EB
F5
FC

5

Shutter

closed
open
strobe 1
strobe 2
strobe 3
strobe 4
strobe 5
strobe 6
strobe 7
closed
open

0
26
51
77
102
128
153
179
204
230
242

0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
95

0
1A
33
4D
66
80
99
B3
CC
E6
F2

6

Dimmer

closed-open

0-255

0-100

00-ffh

7

MSpeed

slowest-fastest

0-255

0-100

00-ffh

4

A-6

High Resolution
Parameters

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Appendix B
Trackspot® MSpeed Times
Use this appendix to determine the MSpeed (motor) movement times
in seconds. Follow the listing in the tables below for the control mode
you chose to operate your fixture, either DMX 512 or LWR protocol.

DMX 512 Protocol MSpeed Times
The type of controller you use determines which Value column is
pertinent to your MSpeed Time. If you are using a controller that
shows MSpeed in numeric values, use the Value (num) column. If you
are using a controller that controls MSpeed with a fader, use the Value
(%) column.
Note:

The values displayed in the Value columns may vary
slightly depending on your controller’s rounding
conventions.

Table B-1. DMX 512 protocol MSpeed times

Value
(%)

Value
(num)

Time
(seconds)

Value
(%)

Value
(num)

Time
(seconds)

100
100
99
99
98
98
98
97
97
96
96
96
95
95
95
94
94
93
93
93

255
254
253
252
251
250
249
248
247
246
245
244
243
242
241
240
239
238
237
236

0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15

92
92
91
91
91
90
90
89
89
89
88
88
87
87
87
86
86
85
85
85

235
234
233
232
231
230
229
228
227
226
225
224
223
222
221
220
219
218
217
216

0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15

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Table B-1. DMX 512 protocol MSpeed times

Value
(%)

Value
(num)

Time
(seconds)

Value
(%)

Value
(num)

Time
(seconds)

84
84
84
83
83
82
82
82
81
81
80
80
80
79
79
78
78
78
77
77
76
76
76
75
75
75
74
74
73
73
73
72
72
71
71
71
70
70

215
214
213
212
211
210
209
208
207
206
205
204
203
202
201
200
199
198
197
196
195
194
193
192
191
190
189
188
187
186
185
184
183
182
181
180
179
178

0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.17
0.17
0.22
0.22
0.34
0.34
0.41
0.41
0.55
0.55
0.73
0.73
0.94
0.94
1.18
1.18
1.45
1.45
1.76
1.76

69
69
69
68
68
67
67
67
66
66
65
65
65
64
64
64
63
63
62
62
62
61
61
60
60
60
59
59
58
58
58
57
57
56
56
56
55
55

177
176
175
174
173
172
171
170
169
168
167
166
165
164
163
162
161
160
159
158
157
156
155
154
153
152
151
150
149
148
147
146
145
144
143
142
141
140

2.09
2.09
2.46
2.46
2.86
2.86
3.30
3.30
3.76
3.76
4.26
4.26
4.79
4.79
5.35
5.35
5.94
5.94
6.57
6.57
7.22
7.22
7.91
7.91
8.64
8.64
9.39
9.39
10.17
10.17
10.99
10.99
11.84
11.84
12.72
12.72
13.64
13.64

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Table B-1. DMX 512 protocol MSpeed times

Value
(%)

Value
(num)

Time
(seconds)

Value
(%)

Value
(num)

Time
(seconds)

55
54
54
53
53
53
52
52
51
51
51
50
50
49
49
49
48
48
47
47
47
46
46
45
45
45
44
44
44
43
43
42
42
42
41
41
40
40

139
138
137
136
135
134
133
132
131
130
129
128
127
126
125
124
123
122
121
120
119
118
117
116
115
114
113
112
111
110
109
108
107
106
105
104
103
102

14.58
14.58
15.56
15.56
16.57
16.57
17.61
17.61
18.69
18.69
19.79
19.79
20.93
20.93
22.10
22.10
23.30
23.30
24.54
24.54
25.80
25.80
27.10
27.10
28.44
28.44
29.80
29.80
31.19
31.19
32.62
32.62
34.08
34.08
35.57
35.57
37.09
37.09

40
39
39
38
38
38
37
37
36
36
36
35
35
35
34
34
33
33
33
32
32
31
31
31
30
30
29
29
29
28
28
27
27
27
26
26
25
25

101
100
99
98
97
96
95
94
93
92
91
90
89
88
87
86
85
84
83
82
81
80
79
78
77
76
75
74
73
72
71
70
69
68
67
66
65
64

38.65
38.65
40.23
40.23
41.85
41.85
43.50
43.50
45.19
45.19
46.90
46.90
48.65
48.65
50.43
50.43
52.24
52.24
54.09
54.09
55.96
55.96
57.87
57.87
59.81
59.81
61.78
61.78
63.78
63.78
65.82
65.82
67.89
67.89
69.99
69.99
72.12
72.12

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B-3

Table B-1. DMX 512 protocol MSpeed times

Value
(%)

Value
(num)

Time
(seconds)

Value
(%)

Value
(num)

Time
(seconds)

25
24
24
24
23
23
22
22
22
21
21
20
20
20
19
19
18
18
18
17
17
16
16
16
15
15
15
14
14
13
13
13

63
62
61
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
53
52
51
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32

74.28
74.28
76.48
76.48
78.71
78.71
80.97
80.97
83.26
83.26
85.59
85.59
87.95
87.95
90.33
90.33
92.76
92.76
95.21
95.21
97.69
97.69
100.21
100.21
102.76
102.76
105.34
105.34
107.95
107.95
110.60
110.60

12
12
11
11
11
10
10
9
9
9
8
8
7
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
0
0

31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

113.28
113.28
115.98
115.98
118.73
118.73
121.50
121.50
124.31
124.31
127.14
127.14
130.01
130.01
132.91
132.91
135.85
135.85
138.82
138.82
141.81
141.81
144.84
144.84
147.90
147.90
151.00
151.00
154.13
154.13
157.28
157.28

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LWR Protocol MSpeed Times
The table below lists MSpeed times in seconds for a numerical speed
range of 0 to 99.
Table B-2. LWR protocol MSpeed times

Speed #

Time (seconds)

Speed #

Time (seconds)

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33

157.28
154.13
151.00
147.90
144.84
141.81
138.82
135.85
132.91
130.01
127.14
124.31
121.50
118.73
115.98
113.28
110.60
107.95
105.34
102.76
100.21
97.69
95.21
92.76
90.33
87.95
85.59
83.26
80.97
78.71
76.48
74.28
72.12
69.99

34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67

67.89
65.82
63.78
61.78
59.81
57.87
55.96
54.09
52.20
50.43
48.65
46.90
45.19
43.50
41.85
40.23
38.65
37.09
35.57
34.08
32.62
31.19
29.80
28.44
27.10
25.80
24.54
23.30
22.10
20.93
19.79
18.69
17.61
16.57

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Table B-2. LWR protocol MSpeed times

B-6

Speed #

Time (seconds)

Speed #

Time (seconds)

68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83

15.56
14.58
13.64
12.72
11.84
10.99
10.17
9.39
8.64
7.91
7.22
6.57
5.94
5.35
4.79
4.26

84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99

3.76
3.30
2.86
2.46
2.09
1.76
1.45
1.18
0.94
0.73
0.55
0.41
0.34
0.22
0.17
0.15

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Appendix C
Personality and Address Switch
Settings
Personality Switch Settings
Table C-1. Personality switch settings for all control modes and
operating modes

Mode

Personality
Switches ON

Self Test
Set Up (Focus)
Lamp Save
Auto Dim Override (LWR)
Pan Invert
Tilt Invert
Low Resolution DMX 512 mode (channels 1-256)
Low Resolution DMX-512 mode (channels 257-512)
High Resolution DMX 512 mode (channels 1-256)
High Resolution DMX 512 mode (channels 257-512)
LWR protocol and normal run
Standard Analog
Stand Alone (Audio Master)
Stand Alone (Audio Slave)

1
2
1, 2
3, 4, 5
6
7
5
4
3, 5
3, 4
All switches OFF
4, 5
8
3

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Address Switch Settings
Address switch settings for LWR protocol and master/slave mode are
listed below. Address switch settings for DMX 512 protocol are listed
in Table A-1 on page A-2. When using standard analog control, set all
address switches OFF on all fixtures.
Table C-2. Address switch settings for LWR protocol and
master/slave mode

Fixture Number

13

All switches OFF (used
with LWR protocol only)
1
2
1, 2
3
1, 3
2, 3
1, 2, 3
4
1, 4
2, 4
1, 2, 4
3, 4

14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

1, 3, 4
2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
5,
1, 5
2, 5
1, 2, 5
3, 5
1, 3, 5
2, 3, 5
1, 2, 3, 5

01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12

C-2

Address Switches ON

Address Switch Settings

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Appendix D
Important Safety Information
English Version
WARNING: For Continued Protection Against Fire
1.

2.
3.
4.
5.

This equipment is designed for use with Philips type QT 8500, 250
watt lamp only. Use of any other type lamp may be hazardous and
may void the warranty.
Do not mount on a flammable surface.
Maintain minimum distance of 1.0 meter (3.28 feet) from
combustible materials.
Replace fuses only with the specified type and rating.
Observe minimum distance to lighted objects of 1.0 meter (3.28
feet).

WARNING: For Continued Protection Against Electric Shock
1.

If this equipment was received without a line cord plug, attach the
appropriate line cord plug according to the following code:
•
•
•

2.

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

brown–live
blue–neutral
green/yellow–earth

As the colors of the cores in the mains lead of this equipment may
not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals
in your plug, proceed as follows:
•

the core which is colored green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with
the letter “E” or by the earth symbol
, or colored green
or green and yellow.

•

the core which is colored blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or colored
black.

•

the core which is colored brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored red.

This equipment must be earthed.
Disconnect power before re-lamping or servicing.
Equipment suitable for dry locations only. Do not expose this
equipment to rain or moisture.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel; no user serviceable parts
inside.
Class I equipment - this fixture employs a grounded type
receptacle and is not intended for connection to a two wire,
ungrounded source of supply.

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WARNING: For Continued Protection Against Exposure To
Excessive Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation
1.
2.

3.

Do not operate this equipment without complete lamp enclosure in
place or if shields, lenses, or ultraviolet screens are damaged.
Change shields, lenses, or ultraviolet screens if they have become
visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is
impaired, for example by cracks or deep scratches.
Never look directly at the lamp while lamp is on.

WARNING: For Continued Protection Against Injury To Persons
1.
2.
3.

Use secondary safety cable when mounting this fixture.
Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 67° C (153° F).
Allow 5 minutes for cooling before handling.
Change the lamp if it becomes damaged or thermally deformed.

Appendice D
IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS SUR
LA SÉCURITÉ
MISE EN GARDE: Pour Une Protection Permanente Contre Les
Incendies
1.

2.
3.
4.
5.

Cet appareil est conçu pour être exclusivement utilisé avec des
lampes de 250 watts QT 8500. Son utilisation avec tout autre type
de lampe peut être dangereuse et annuler la garantie.
Ne pas monter les lampes sur une surface inflammable.
Maintenir à une distance minimum de 1.0 mètre de matières
inflammables.
Ne remplacer les fusibles qu'avec des modèles et valeurs assignées
recommandés.
Respecter une distance minimum de 1.0 mètre par rapport aux
objets éclairés.

MISE EN GARDE: Pour Une Protection Permanente Contre Les
Chocs Électriques
1.

2.
3.
4.

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Si cet équipement est livré sans prise de cable, veuillez connecter
la prise de cable correcte selon le code suivant:
• marron - phase
• bleu - neutre
• vert/jaune - terre
Débrancher le courant avant de changer les lampes ou d'effectuer
des réparations.
Cet équipement doit être uniquement utilisé dans des endroits
secs. Ne pas l'exposer à la pluie ou l'humidité.
À l'intérieur de l'équipement il n'y a pas de pièces remplaçables par
l' utilisateur. Confiez l'entretien à un personnel qualifié.
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5.

Equipement de Classe I - Cette piece fixe utilise une prise de
courant branché à la terre et elle ne doit pas être branché à une
source électrique, non reliée à la terre, à double fil.

MISE EN GARDE: Pour Une Protection Permanente Contre Des
Expositions Excessives Aux Rayons Ultra Violets (UV)
1.

2.

3.

Ne pas utiliser cet appareil si le boîtier de la lampe n'est pas
complètement fixé ou si les blindages, lentilles, ou écrans
ultraviolets sont endommagés.
Changer les blindages ou les écrans ultraviolets s'ils sont
visiblement endommagés au point que leur efficacité aient été
altérée, par exemple par des fissures ou de profondes
égratignures.
Ne jamais regarder directement la lampe quand celle ci est
allumée.

MISE EN GARDE: Pour Une Protection Permanente Contre Les
Blessures Corporelles
1.
2.
3.

Lors du montage, utiliser un câble de sécurité secondaire.
Les surfaces de l'appareil peuvent atteindre des températures de
67° C. Laisser refroidir pendant 5 minutes avant la manipulation.
Changer la lampe si elle est endommagée ou thermiquement
déformée.

Anhang D
WICHTIGE HINWEISE FÜR IHRE
SICHERHEIT
WARNUNG: Zum Schutz vor Brandgefahr
1.

2.
3.
4.
5.

Dieses Gerät darf nur mit 250 Watt Lampen vom Typ QT 8500 von
Philips verwendet werden. Der Gebrauch irgend eines anderen
Lampentyps könnte Sie gefährden und Ihre Garantie außer Kraft
setzen.
Das Gerät nie auf einer feuergefährlichen Fläche montieren.
Stets einen Mindestabstand von 1 Meter zu brennbaren
Materialien einhalten.
Zum Ersatz nur Sicherungen verwenden, die dem
vorgeschriebenen Typ und Nennwert entsprechen.
Einen Mindestabstand von 1 Meter zu den angestrahlten Objekten
einhalten.

WARNUNG: Zum Schutz Gegen Gefährliche Körperströme
1.

Wenn dieses Gerät ohne einen Netzkabelstecker erhalten wurde,
ist der entsprechende Netzkabelstecker entsprechend dem
folgenden Code anzubringen:
• Braun - Unter Spannung stehend

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2.
3.
4.
5.

• Blau - Neutral
• Grün/Gelb - Erde
Vor dem Austauschen von Lampen oder vor Wartungsarbeiten
stets den Netzstecker ziehen.
Diese Geräte sind nur zum Einbau in trockenen Lagen bestimmt
und müssen vor Regen und Feuchtigkeit geschützt werden.
Servicearbeiten sollten nur von Fachpersonal ausgeführt werden.
Das Gerät enthält keine wartungsbedürftigen Teile.
Dieses Gerät gehört zur Klasse 1 - Dieser Beleuchtungskörper
verwendet eine geerdete Fassung und sollte nicht an eine
zweipolige, ungeerdete Stromversorgung angeschlossen werden.

WARNUNG: Zum Schutz Gegen Übermässige Ultraviolett (UV)bestrahlung
1.

2.

3.

Benutzen Sie dieses Gerät nur, wenn das komplette
Lampengehäuse fest eingebaut ist; ebenfalls dürfen keine der
Schutzabdeckungen, Linsen oder der UV-Schutz Beschädigungen
aufweisen.
Die Schutzabdeckungen, Linsen und der UV-Schutz müssen
ausgewechselt werden, wenn sie sichtlich dermaßen beschädigt
sind, daß sie ihre Wirksamkeit einbüßen, z.B. infolge von Rissen
oder tiefen Kratzern.
Nie direkt in die eingeschaltete Lampe schauen.

WARNUNG: Zum Schutz Vor Verletzungen
1.
2.
3.

Verwenden Sie bei der Installation des Beleuchtungskörpers ein
zusätzliches Sicherheitskabel.
Die Oberflächen des Gerätes können Temperaturen bis zu 67° C
erreichen. Vor dem Anfassen stets 5 Minuten lang abkühlen lassen.
Falls die Lampe beschädigt oder durch Wärmeeinwirkung
verformt ist, muß sie ausgewechselt werden.

Apéndice D
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE
SEGURIDAD
ADVERTENCIA: Para Protección Continua Contra Incendios
1.

2.
3.
4.
5.
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Se ha diseñado este equipo para usarse con lámpara tipo Philips
QT 8500, 250 vatios. El uso de cualquier otro tipo de lámpara
puedá resultar peligroso, y puedá anular la garantía.
No monte el equipo sobre una superficie inflamable.
Mantenga una distancia mínima de materiales combustibles de 1,0
metro.
Cambie los fusibles únicamente por otros que sean del tipo y la
clasificación especificadas.
Guarda una distancia mínima a objetos iluminados de 1,0 metro.
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ADVERTENCIA: Para La Protección Continua Contra
Electrocuciones
1.

2.
3.
4.

5.

Si se recibió este equipo sin el enchufe de alimentacion, monte
usted el enchufe correcto según el clave siguente:
•
moreno - vivo
•
azul - neutral
•
verde/amarillo - tierra
Desconecte el suministro de energía antes de recambiar lámparas
o prestar servicio de reparación.
Este equipo se adecua a lugares secos solamente. No lo exponga a
la lluvia o humedad.
Derive el servicio de reparación de este equipo al personal
calificado. El interior no contiene repuestos que puedan ser
reparados por el usuario.
Equipo de Clase 1. Este aparato emplea un enchufe hembra del
tipo unido a tierra, y no tiene por finalidad conectarse a una fuente
de alimentación bifilar y sin puesta a tierra.

ADVERTENCIA: Para Protección Continua Contra La Exposición A
Radiación Ultravioleta (UV) Excesiva
1.
2.

3.

No opere este equipo sin tener colocada en su lugar la caja
protectora completa de la lámpara o bien, si el blindaje, los lentes o
las pantallas ultravioletas están dañadas.
Cambie el blindaje, los lentes o las pantallas ultravioleta si nota
una avería visible, a tal grado que su eficacia se vea comprometida.
Por ejemplo, en el caso de grietas o rayaduras profundas.
Jamás mire directamente a la lámpara en tanto ésta esté
encendida.

ADVERTENCIA: Para Protección Continua Contra Lesiones
Corporales
1.
2.

3.

Use cable secundario de seguridad al montar este aparato.
Las superficies del equipo pueden alcanzar temperaturas máximas
de 67 grados centígrados. Deje que se enfríen por 5 minutos antes
de tocarlas.
Cambie la lámpara si ésta se avería o deforma por acción térmica.

Appendice D
IMPORTANTI INFORMAZIONI PER LA
SICUREZZA
AVVERTENZA: Per La Prevenire Di Incendi
1.
2.
3.

Questo apparecchio è stato disegnato per l'impiego esclusivo di
lampade tipo QT 8500, 250 Watt. L'uso di qualsiasi altro tipo di
lampada può essere pericoloso e può annullare la garanzia.
Da non montare sopra una superficie infiammabile.
Mantenere l' apparecchio a un minimo di 1.0 metri (3.28 piedi) di
distanza dai materiali combustibili.

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4.
5.

Rimpiazare i fusibili usando soltanto quelli del tipo e della taratura
adatta.
Mantenere una distanza minima di 1.0 metri (3.28 piedi) dagli
oggetti accesi.

AVVERTENZE: Per Prevenire Le Scosse Elettriche
1.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Se questa apparecchiatura è stata consegnata senza una spina del
cavo di alimentazione, collegare la spina appropriata del cavo di
alimentazione in base ai seguenti codici:
• marrone - sotto tensione
• blu - neutro
• verde/giallo - terra
Questa apparecchiatura deve essere messa a terra
Disinnestare la corrente prima di cambiare la lampadina o prima di
eseguire qualsiasi riparazione.
Questa apparecchiatura e' da usarsi in ambienti secchi. Non e' da
essere esposta ne alla pioggia ne all' umidita'.
Per qualsiasi riparazione rivolgersi al personale specializzato. L'
utente non deve riparare nessuna parte dentro l' unita'.
Apparecchio di classe I - questo apparecchio è fornito di presa
bipolare + terra e non deve essere collegato a rete sprovvista di
terra.

AVVERTENZE: Per Proteggersi Contro Le Radiazioni Dei Raggi
Ultravioletti
1.

2.

Non usare questa apparecchiatura se il sistema di chiusura della
lampadina non e' completo o se gli scudetti, le lenti, o gli schermi
ultravioletti si sono visibilmente danneggiati di maniera tale che la
loro efficacia sia stata ridotta --- ad esempio, se vi sono visibili
spaccature o graffi profondi.
Mai guardare direttamente verso la lampadina quando sia accesa.

AVVERTENZE: Per La Prevenzione Costante Di Danni Fisici Alle
Persone
1.
2.

3.

Al montare questa apparechiatura, usare un secondo cavo di
sicurezza.
Le superfici della apparecchiatura possono arrivare a temperature
di 67 gradi centrigradi (153 gradi f). Aspettare 5 minuti prima di
maneggiare.
Cambiare la lampadina se si danneggia o se si e' deformata dovuto
alle alte temperature.

VIGTIG FIKKER HEDS INFORMATION DANMARK
Advarsel: Beskyttelse mod elektrisk chock.
Vigtigt! Lederen med gul/groen isolation maa kun tilsluttes en
klemme maerket
eller

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Glossary
Access door
The door that allows you to access the internal components of
Trackspot. See Figure 3-1 on page 3-2.
Channel block
The contiguous block of DMX 512 channels a fixture uses to
control its constructs such as color wheel, gobo wheel, pan,
tilt, etc.
Color corrector
A means of matching a specific color temperature to simulate
standard types of light, such as Tungsten light or daylight.
Trackspot uses a daylight Color Temperature Blue (CTB) color
corrector.
Color temperature
A term used to describe the balance or content of each spectral
component of white light. Color temperature, in turn, relies on
the concept of the black body.
A black body is a theoretical object that absorbs all of the
energy that contacts it. Heating a black body causes it to emit
radiation. When the spectral composition of a black body
matches the spectral composition of a white light source, the
temperature of the black body (in degrees Kelvin) is the color
temperature of the light source.
For example, a light source that is rated at 3200° Kelvin (such
as the light source used in Trackspot) matches the radiation of
a black body heated to 3200° Kelvin.
Because not all light sources exhibit a smooth spectral power
distribution, color temperature is an approximate measure of a
lamp’s spectral output.
Constructs
Features of the fixture (such as color wheel, gobo wheel and
shutter). A controller (such as the Intellabeam LCD Controller
for Trackspot) uses constructs to make it easy to program your
show.
Control mode
A method of sending data (either analog or digital) to a fixture.
There are four control modes available for Trackspot: DMX
512 protocol, LWR protocol, standard analog, or stand alone
operation.
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Dichroic
A dichroic (from Greek, meaning “two-color”) filter achieves a
richly-saturated color without using any pigmented (colored)
materials. In simple terms, it achieves this effect by either
reflecting or “cancelling out” through destructive interference
all but a narrow range of the light spectrum.
The “dichroic” name refers to the fact that one color (or broad
range of colors) is reflected or cancelled out, and one color (or
narrow range of colors) is transmitted through the dichroic
filter.
The dichroics used in Trackspot are all manufactured at the
High End Systems Optical Coating and Assembly Laboratory
in Austin, Texas. They are made from a base of low expansion
glass material coated with multiple, microscopic layers of
specialized materials separated by junctions that either
transmit or reflect certain wavelengths of light, accounting for
the resulting color.
Dichroic filters offer a number of advantages over traditional
gel filters: since they are made of low expansion glass and
absorb almost no heat themselves, they theoretically have no
failure mechanism; they transmit more light than gels; and
their resultant colors are more richly-saturated than is possible
with a gel.
Dichroics are currently used for all Trackspot color and gobo
wheel dichroic filters. (Dichroics are also used on other High
End Systems fixtures.)
DMX 512 control protocol
DMX 512 is a standard method of controlling lighting fixtures
and other devices (such as lasers and hazers). Developed by
the United States Institute of Theatre Technology (USITT),
DMX 512 is supported by leading entertainment industry
equipment manufacturers, such as High End Systems.
DMX 512 (D for digital, MX for multiplex and 512 is the
number of channels per link) is a reliable, efficient and wellunderstood method of controlling lighting devices. Its strength
lies in its ability to control virtually any mix of DMXcompatible devices on the same link using a single DMXcompatible controller.
See also “LWR control protocol.”
DMX channel
The DMX 512 protocol allows a total of 512 channels to be
used on a particular link. You must assign a unique starting
channel to each Trackspot you wish to respond independently
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to control commands. Multiple fixtures can be assigned the
same channel if you wish them all to respond to control
commands in the same way.
Fixture order
The control scheme used by LWR protocol, rather than a
starting channel which is used by DMX protocol.
Gobo
A metal disc with a shape or pattern cut out of the metal to
form a specific beam shape or pattern when used in Trackspot.
Some gobos contain dichroic glass. Custom gobos are
designed and manufactured at High End Systems. See
“Optional Accessories” on page Intro-6 for ordering
information.
Homing
The process of moving to a “home” or starting point that is set
by the fixture. In Trackspot, the pan and tilt motions of the
mirror, the shutter, and the color and gobo wheels all have a
designated home.
Hot Mirror
(Also called infrared filter or heat filter.) A piece of dichroic
glass placed over the opening of the reflector; see Figure 3-12
on page 3-10. Its purpose is to eliminate infrared and
ultraviolet wavelengths, both of which fall far outside the
visible light spectrum; therefore, light output is not affected. It
also helps prevent heat buildup inside the fixture.
LED (Light Emitting Diode) indicator
A light on the rear panel of the fixture that indicates activity of
the fixture’s cooling fan, enable (power input voltage), and
audio microphone.
Link
A group of fixtures joined by connecting data cables that
receive data from a controller or master fixture.
Luminaire
Another word for “fixture” or “lighting equipment.”
Lightwave Research (LWR) protocol
The native control protocol for Trackspot, LWR protocol offers
all the features of DMX 512 plus it gives you 10-bit resolution
for mirror positioning. Other control mode protocols only
allow for 8-bit resolution.
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MSpeed
A means of defining the time it takes for a motor to move to a
different defined position.
Operating mode
A setting that controls a fixture’s specialized function (such as
Auto Dim Override and Lamp Save) while the fixture is
configured for a control mode. There are two operating
modes, Self Test and Setup (Focus), which override incoming
data from a controller.
Optical sensor
A piece of equipment using an infrared beam that “senses” the
homing slot on a wheel to determine the wheel’s home or
starting point.
Optimize
The process of positioning a lamp inside its reflector to achieve
the brightest possible light output with the brightest point of
light in the center of the beam. An optimized lamp prevents
the beam from damaging other internal components inside the
fixture.
QT 8500
A lamp specifically designed for use with Trackspot. This
lamp combines affordability, long lamp life (300 hour average),
reliability, high output, and stable color temperature
throughout the life of the lamp.
Starting channel
The first channel in a specific block of contiguous channels
used by a fixture in DMX 512 protocol. For example, in a link
of Trackspot fixtures, the second fixture would use channel 8
as its starting channel due to Trackspot’s 7-channel block
structure.
Terminator
A terminator is a resistor inside an XLR connector. It is used to
prevent the digital data from continuously “echoing” up and
down the data link. A terminator must be used on the last
fixture in every link, except for those fixtures controlled by
standard analog control. For instructions on constructing a
terminator, see “Constructing Terminators” on page 2-11.

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